Originally Posted by
Steve Schoene
Sorry, Dave used the term "marginal cost" and I'm afraid I was stimulated to a Pavlovian response.
I have had my share of Pavlovian drool fests but not usually at an economic discussion.
Nothing can by itself cause wide spread inflation or economic collapse. Fuel happens to be a constant that everyone needs in some amount or other so it seems to have a large effect then it probably really does.
Only if alternative energy is cheaper, substantially so, will it really have any impact.
Vehicle fuel has so many problems with transitioning from oil to alternative it may be a fair while before any major change is seen. There are some very cool new techs being developed. I just hope they see fruition before I have to turn in my company car and gas card.
Joe
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