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Publications [#239087] of Christopher D. Timmins

Journal Articles

  1. Timmins, CD; Li, S; von Haefen, R, How Do Gas Prices Affect Fleet Fuel Economy?, American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, vol. 1 no. 2 (2009), pp. 113-137, American Economic Association, ISSN 1945-7812 [login.aspx], [doi]
    (last updated on 2023/08/05)

    Abstract:
    Exploiting a rich dataset of passenger vehicle registrations in 20 US MSAs from 1997 to 2005, we examine the effects of gasoline prices on the automotive fleet's composition. We find that high gasoline prices affect fleet fuel economy through two channels: shifting new auto purchases towards more fuel-efficient vehicles, and speeding the scrappage of older, less fuel-efficient used vehicles. Policy simulations suggest that a 10 percent increase in gasoline prices from 2005 levels will generate a 0.22 percent increase in fleet fuel economy in the short run and a 2.04 percent increase in the long run.

    Keywords:
    Business Taxes and Subsidies including sales and value-added {(VAT)} H250, Industry Studies: Manufacturing: Other L690, Mining, Extraction, and Refining: Hydrocarbon Fuels L710, Production, Pricing, and Market Structure; Size Distribution of Firms L110


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