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The Role of Regional Science in Shale Energy Development

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  • Court, Christa Dean

    (MRI Global)

  • Jackson, Randall W.

    (West Virginia University)

  • White, Nancy

    (Bucknell University)

Abstract

The most recent boom in fossil fuel extraction is noteworthy through its extensive use of advanced technologies called hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. The papers in this issue demonstrate the role that regional science can and should play in guiding policy, usefully complementing research from physical science and engineering disciplines that focuses on the important geological and environmental consequences of shale energy production. Furthermore, we underscore the need for expanding the traditional regional science focus in policy discussions pertaining to shale energy.

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  • Court, Christa Dean & Jackson, Randall W. & White, Nancy, 2012. "The Role of Regional Science in Shale Energy Development," The Review of Regional Studies, Southern Regional Science Association, vol. 42(2), pages 99-105, Summer.
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    Keywords

    regional science; shale energy; fracking; policy;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q48 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - Government Policy
    • R12 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Size and Spatial Distributions of Regional Economic Activity; Interregional Trade (economic geography)
    • R58 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Regional Government Analysis - - - Regional Development Planning and Policy

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