The Gas Mileage Game – A Policy Simulation

Abstract

Why aren’t cars more fuel efficient? Why does the average American-made vehicle have worse gas mileage than those produced in 1987, even and technology has improved (Hellman & Heavenrich, 2004)? The Gas Mileage Game is a role-playing simulation that helps students better understand the dynamics that govern the American automobile market. Students play one of three roles: