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The Alaska Economy: A Snapshot. July 7, 2003 Midnite Sun Institute Anchorage Scott Goldsmith Professor of Economics Institute of Social and Economic Research University of Alaska Anchorage. Alaska Economics: The 4 Sectors. Alaska Economics: The Traditional Resource Sector.
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The Alaska Economy:A Snapshot July 7, 2003 Midnite Sun Institute Anchorage Scott Goldsmith Professor of Economics Institute of Social and Economic Research University of Alaska Anchorage
Alaska State Finances:PC State and Local Govt Spending Highest in the Nation
Some BIG Numbers • $246 Billion--The Market Value of NS Oil Production 1978-2000 • $55 Billion—Alaska State Revenues from NS Oil Production 1978-2000
Basic Sectors with Growth Potential • Petroleum • Tourism • Mining • International Air Cargo • Footloose Services • Military
Alaska State Finances:Draws from the CBR Balance the Budget--Temporarily
The Post-Prudhoe BluesMarket Value of Oil (and other resources)
Alaska State Finances:Permanent Fund Growth has Offset Declining Oil
The Alaska Permanent Fund • Convert Depleting Asset into a Sustainable Asset • Keep the Economy from Overheating • Keep $$$ Away from the Politicians
The Permanent Fund’s Solution The Permanent Fund Dividend
The Alaska Economy:A Snapshot July 7, 2003 Midnite Sun Institute Anchorage Scott Goldsmith Professor of Economics Institute of Social and Economic Research University of Alaska Anchorage