Scientist calculates economic impact of gas tax increase for Iowans
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 - 07:00
in Mathematics & Economics
No one wants to pay more at the pump, but a possible increase in the state gas tax may not cost as much as some Iowans think. Dave Swenson, an associate scientist in economics at Iowa State University, calculated the average cost of a 10-cent increase, based on miles traveled and gas mileage.