Includes bibliographical references (p. 112-118) and index.

Ethanol: an overview / American Coalition for Ethanol -- Producing ethanol from corn is energy efficient / David Morris -- Some scientists believe producing ethanol from corn is not energy efficient / Elizabeth Svoboda -- Ethanol produced from sources other than corn is much more efficient / Deane Morrison -- Corn-based ethanol drives up the retail price of food / Economist -- Corn-based ethanol does not significantly affect the retail price of food / Ethanol Across America -- Ethanol is popular with politicians, but experts have concerns / Marianne Lavelle and Bret Schulte -- The politics of ethanol are driven by special interests / David S. Bullock -- The Government's promotion of corn-based ethanol must be reexamined / Kiran Bhat -- Government subsidies for corn-based ethanol production are ineffective / Jerry Taylor and Peter Van Doren.