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Regulating the Oil Industry and Corralling Oil Industry Profits for the Benefit of Citizens and Businesses in Washington state
Publication Date: February 2006
Publisher(s): Economic Opportunity Institute
Author(s): John R. Burbank
Funder(s): Abrams, Paul; Penney Family Fund; Tides Foundation
Funder(s): Abrams, Paul; Penney Family Fund; Tides Foundation
Topic: Energy (Energy policy)
Keywords: Tax structure; State budget; Windfall profits
Type: Report
Coverage: Washington
Abstract:
Explores policy options for a rational and democratic energy policy in Washington State to advance economic justice. Discusses methods of capturing the windfall profits of oil companies, investing them in renewable energy, and regulating gasoline prices.