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Use Carbon Taxes to Solve the Short/Long Fossil Fuel Investment Dilemma

Jan 12, 2023 • Commentary

UNC Kenan-Flagler Energy Center Director Stephen Arbogast discusses the power of carbon taxes to accomplish several goals for energy producers and consumers alike.

Running Out of Gas: Analyzing the Current Problems in Energy Markets

Dec 1, 2022 • Commentary

Stephen Arbogast, Director of the Energy Center at the Kenan-Flagler Business School, offers an in-depth explanation of supply dynamics in global energy markets--and why oil and gas prices have been so chaotic.