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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Rising Gas Prices: The New Economics of Energy



Gas PricesAs gasoline prices approach four-dollars a gallon we may be on the verge of a milestone. Americans may fiinally be willing to change driving behavior. With gas pricesat historic highs, the government predicts gas use will go down this summer for the first time in almost two decades. What lifestyle changes are you making? Join us Wednesday morning at 9 on 90.3 as we consider the gas price tipping point.

Guests:
James Halloran, Oil Industry Analyst, National City Bank
Daniel Ariely, Behavioral Economist, Duke University and Author of Predictably Irrational
Matt Kylie, Bike Enthusiast

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Ever wonder how the rising gas prices just sort of snuck up on you? In this video Dan Ariely has some theories why ....

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