The University of Alaska's Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) has just concluded a comprehensive study that looks beyond the usual factors that comprise Alaska's economy. The report is called "Structural Analysis of the Alaska Economy: What are the Drivers?" and the idea is to parse out the underlying factors of Alaska's monetary foundation. Professor Scott Goldsmith is the lead author.
- Back to basics: ISER study analyzes drivers of Alaska economy - story on UAA web site
- Structural Analysis of the Alaska Economy: What are the Drivers? (PDF, 884KB, 140 pages)
- What Drives the Alaska Economy? (PDF, 4-page summary, 700K)
- UAA Podcasts: Scott Goldsmith on the Alaska economy (30-minute speech from December 4, 2008)
Lori Townsend, APRN - AnchorageDownload Audio (MP3)