Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

The Land of Opportunity? Policy, Constraints, and Energy Security in North America

This paper explores some of the issues that confront the full realization of the benefits of energy resource development in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, collectively.

Kenneth B. Medlock III June 2, 2014

Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

Natural Gas Price in Asia: What to Expect and What It Means

A paper discussing the nature of natural gas pricing in Asia and forecasting changes in the pricing paradigm as well as the global market.

Kenneth B. Medlock III February 18, 2014

Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

Barnett study develops decline analysis, geologic parameters for reserves, production forecast - Part 1 of 2

A comprehensive study of the reserve and production potential of the Barnett Shale integrates engineering, geology, and economics into a numerical model that allows for scenario testing based on several technical and economic parameters. Part 1 summarizes the geologic characterization, per-well decline analysis, and productivity tiering required to feed into the detailed modeling of future reserve and production forecasts. The conclusion (Part 2) examines full field economics and production and reserve forecasts.

Kenneth B. Medlock III October 22, 2013

Center for Public Finance | Research Paper

The Case for Corporate Income Tax Reform

The positive effects of a corporate income tax reform in the United States might well be enhanced by a simultaneous move to a territorial system coupled with anti-base erosion provisions designed to limit revenue losses; however, the effects of implementing territoriality are tenuous and seem likely to be small in the aggregate. Published by the American Action Forum.

John W. Diamond, George R. Zodrow May 29, 2013