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June 22, 2000 Gas-tax relief for Hoosiers – economists respond To combat the rising price of gasoline, Gov. Frank O' Bannon announced this week that he would suspend Indiana sales tax on gas purchases for the next 60 days, saving Hoosier motorists between 7 cents and 10 cents per gallon. Purdue economists can talk about what this savings means for Indiana consumers and business owners, as well as the national implications of the governor's initiative to reduce rising gas prices. The experts listed below can discuss gas prices, the state gas tax cut, and how Hoosiers are affected. • Wallace E. Tyner, professor and head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, (765) 494-4205 or tyner@agecon.purdue.edu • Gerald J. Lynch, associate professor of economics and associate director of the Center for International Business Education and Research, (765) 494-4388 or lynch@mgmt.purdue.edu To the Purdue News and Photos Page