2010-07-142010-07-141983https://hdl.handle.net/10365/10191The purpose of this article is to examine the effect that feasibility studies have had on economic development and employment in the state, to determine the cost of conducting feasibility studies in relation to the economic benefits, and to identify historic sources of funding. Authors of the various feasibility studies provided information regarding the number of plants constructed since publication of the study results. Where applicable, industry representatives were contacted to obtain the necessary data.North Dakota State UniversityEconomicsArticle