Dataset on a meta-analysis on the economics of Miscanthus cultivation

Abstract

The dataset presents an overview about a review of papers the economics of Miscanthus cultivation conducted in January 2015. The dataset relates to Witzel, C.P., Finger, R. (2016). Economic evaluation of Miscanthus production - A review. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews 53: 681–696 In total, 51 papers are considered and surveyed with respect to a wide range of items, concerning (i) the origin of the study and the year of its publication, (ii) the methods used in the investigation, and (iii) assumptions made in the assessment. These comprise details on the production process e.g. whether Miscanthus is harvested with a chipper or with a baler, costs, discount rates, the reference system used to compare Miscanthus cultivation to other businesses e.g. corn or soybean production, lifespan and harvest time, yields, prices and financial support by subsidization.