Resilient Energy Economies | Public Finances in Fossil Fuel Communities: Strategies for Fiscal Resilience
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Across the country, the coal, oil, and natural gas industries provide governments with revenue to sustain critical infrastructure and services, like roads, water systems, and schools. When local fossil fuel production declines or facilities close, governments can face serious financial fallout. In this webinar, three researchers will present their work analyzing state and local governments’ dependence on fossil fuel revenues and what risks they might face as the energy system changes, looking at examples of refinery closures, municipal debt during the shale boom, and public finances in coal-heavy West Virginia.
Featuring:
- Brandon Charles, Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Policy, University of Georgia
- Chris Malloy, Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Oklahoma
- Heather Stephens, Professor of Community and Economic Development, West Virginia University
- Daniel Raimi, Fellow, Resources for the Future (moderator)
