Stan Kaplowitz, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption A study led by Michigan State University sociologist Stan Kaplowitz suggests Americans might accept a higher gas tax if they were told specifically how the money would be spent. Credit Michigan State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.