Parcel-Level Data on Oil and Gas Lease Outcomes from Auctions and Informal Negotiations in Texas
Creators:
Thomas R. Covert, Richard L. Sweeney
Publication Date:
2023/01/11
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This dataset includes parcel-level information on oil and gas lease terms and production outcomes for both auctioned and informally negotiated leases in Texas. It was used by Thomas R. Covert and Richard L. Sweeney in their 2023 American Economic Review study to compare economic performance under formal versus informal allocation mechanisms during the fracking boom. The data supports analyses of upfront payments, output volumes, and lease structure across allocation types.
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