Publications [#267440] of Steven E. Sexton

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Journal Articles

  1. Sexton, SE; Zilberman, D. "Biotechnology and biofuel." Frontiers of Economics and Globalization 10 (January, 2011): 225-242. [doi]
    (last updated on 2023/07/05)

    Abstract:
    Purpose - To identify how agricultural biotechnology addresses the two challenges facing agriculture: to feed a world growing to 9 billion people by 2050 and to provide a liquid fuel alternative to petroleum. Design -This chapter relies on econometric modeling, a review of existing literature, and diagrammatic modeling to articulate the impact of agricultural biotechnology on food and energy markets. Findings -Agricultural biotechnology reduces the tension between food security and biofuel production. It reduces volatility in food and fuel markets and can mitigate risk to biofuel processors. Originality - The analysis is original although it relies on previous research to some extent. The analysis is compared to and contrasted with related work. © 2011 by Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.

Steven E. Sexton