A primary motivation of telework policy is to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Using a numerical simulation of the standard urban model, we show telework causes sprawl, calling into question the idea that telework decreases energy consumption. Overall effects depend on...

We develop a model of a monocentric, oil-exporting city. The model predicts producer price and transportation cost effects of oil price changes on the house price gradient. Empirical findings support the predictions, with house price changes positively linked to the price of oil in cities...

High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes have been promoted to encourage carpools, reduce traffic congestion, and improve air quality. At the partial equilibrium level, commuting with three workers per automobile clearly reduces highway congestion, lowers carbon emissions, and saves energy compared to...