CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - July 8, 2015) - On Thursday, July 9, the Fraser Institute will release a new study examining how Alberta's energy industry was affected by the province's last royalty review in 2007.
Drawing upon the Fraser Institute's annual Global Petroleum Survey, Fallout from the 2007 Alberta Royalty Review Panel examines how the Ed Stelmach-era increase in energy royalty rates impacted perceptions of Alberta as an attractive jurisdiction in which to invest.
The study also compares the fluctuations in new exploration and development spending - during the 2006 to 2008 time period - in each of the three most western provinces.
A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired on July 9 at 5:30 a.m. (Mountain).
Study author Ken Green will be in Calgary and available for media interviews.
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Contact Information:
Dr. Kenneth P. Green
Senior Director, Energy and Natural Resources
(403) 216-7175 ext. 426
ken.green@fraserinstitute.org
Twitter: @KennethPGreen
For further information, contact:
The Fraser Institute
Aanand Radia
Media Relations Specialist
(416) 363-6575 Ext. 238
aanand.radia@fraserinstitute.org