Last updated on: 11/25/2008 | Author: ProCon.org

Hosein Shapouri, PhD Biography

Title:
Economist at the Office of Energy Policy and New Uses at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Position:
Pro to the question "Can Alternative Energy Effectively Replace Fossil Fuels?"
Reasoning:

“In response to your question, I believe alternative energy could effectively replace fossile fuels.”

E-mail to ProCon.org, Nov. 25, 2008
Involvement and Affiliations:
  • Economist, Office of Energy Policy and New Uses, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  • Ethanol Expert, Office of Energy Policy and New Uses, USDA
  • Member, National Task Force on Commodity Costs and Returns Measurement Methods
Education:
  • PhD, Agricultural Marketing, Washington State University
  • MS, International Development, Cornell University
  • MS, Agriculture, University of Tehran
  • BS, Agriculture, University of Tehran
Other:
  • None found
Quoted in:
  1. Does Ethanol Generate More Energy Than the Amount Needed to Produce It?