The Question of Green Jobs
By Kenneth P. Green
Testimony before the Senate Committee on Health, Labor, and Pensions
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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Chairman Harkin, Ranking Member Enzi, Members of the Committee:
Thank you for inviting me to testify today. Along with my remarks, I have submitted a pertinent study that I authored, titled "The Myth of Green Energy Jobs: The European Experience."
Much of my testimony is excerpted from this study. I should observe that my testimony represents my views only.
I have been asked to discuss the question of today's hearing in the context of green jobs, which I have been writing about for a few years now.
But first, a few words about my background.
I am a biologist and environmental policy analyst by training, and I have applied that training to public policy analysis since 1994. While I do not hold a specific degree in economics, economic analysis is a fundamental component of policy analysis, and I have studied it both academically and professionally since 1990.
So, to the question of green jobs.
As it turns out, we are only beginning to get a definition of what a green job is.
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By Kenneth P. Green
Testimony before the Senate Committee on Health, Labor, and Pensions
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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Chairman Harkin, Ranking Member Enzi, Members of the Committee:
Thank you for inviting me to testify today. Along with my remarks, I have submitted a pertinent study that I authored, titled "The Myth of Green Energy Jobs: The European Experience."
Much of my testimony is excerpted from this study. I should observe that my testimony represents my views only.
I have been asked to discuss the question of today's hearing in the context of green jobs, which I have been writing about for a few years now.
But first, a few words about my background.
I am a biologist and environmental policy analyst by training, and I have applied that training to public policy analysis since 1994. While I do not hold a specific degree in economics, economic analysis is a fundamental component of policy analysis, and I have studied it both academically and professionally since 1990.
So, to the question of green jobs.
As it turns out, we are only beginning to get a definition of what a green job is.
CONTINUE READING...
