State-by-State Analysis, Including Pennsylvania, of Waxman-Markey

August 31st, 2009 | by BGuzzardi |

State-by-State Analysis of Waxman-Markey Cap and Trade Legislation Paints Dour Picture for Nation’s Economy

The national and 15 state-by-state economic impacts can be found by visiting.

Further, this study shows industrial states would be disproportionately impacted by high energy prices, loss of jobs and income. The 15 states analyzed in the initial study include:

  1. Arkansas
  2. Illinois
  3. Indiana
  4. Iowa
  5. Kentucky
  6. Michigan
  7. Minnesota
  8. Missouri
  9. North Carolina
  10. Ohio
  11. Pennsylvania
  12. Tennessee
  13. Virginia
  14. West Virginia
  15. Wisconsin

SAIC used a modified version of the National Energy Modeling System, NEMS/ACCF-NAM 2, and the NAM and ACCF input assumptions, to quantify the impact of the Waxman-Markey bill. .

About the NAM

The National Association of Manufacturers  is the nation’s largest industrial trade association, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., NAM has 11 additional offices across the country.

About ACCF

The American Council for Capital Formation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the advocacy of tax and environmental policies that encourage saving and investment. The ACCF was founded in 1973 and is supported by the voluntary contributions of corporations, associations, foundations, and individuals. 

SOURCE American Council for Capital Formation; National Association of Manufacturers

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