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Title: The Economic Impact of Coal Mining in New Mexico

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1110771· OSTI ID:1110771

The economic impact of coal mining in New Mexico is examined in this report. The analysis is based on economic multipliers derived from an input-output model of the New Mexico economy. The direct, indirect, and induced impacts of coal mining in New Mexico are presented in terms of output, value added, employment, and labor income for calendar year 2007. Tax, rental, and royalty income to the State of New Mexico are also presented. Historical coal production, reserves, and price data are also presented and discussed. The impacts of coal-fired electricity generation will be examined in a separate report.

Research Organization:
New Mexico State Univ., Las Cruces, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
NT0004397
OSTI ID:
1110771
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English