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Advanced Biofuel Production in Louisiana Sugar Mills: an Application of Real Options Analysis

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  • Darby, Paul M.
  • Mark, Tyler B.
  • Detre, Joshua D.
  • Salassi, Michael E.

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In order to more fully study the risks and uncertainty involved in cellulosic ethanol production, we examine a simulated plant in South Louisiana using Real Options Analysis

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  • Darby, Paul M. & Mark, Tyler B. & Detre, Joshua D. & Salassi, Michael E., 2011. "Advanced Biofuel Production in Louisiana Sugar Mills: an Application of Real Options Analysis," 2011 Annual Meeting, July 24-26, 2011, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 103747, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea11:103747
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.103747
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