ISER Report: What We Know About the Effects of the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend
In a new paper, Mouhcine Guettabi summarizes the research on what is known of the PFD’s effect on employment, consumption, income inequality, health, and crime.
Tag: Economy
National Park Tourism in Alaska Creates $1.98 Billion in Economic Benefits
A new National Park Service report shows that 2,920,250 visitors to national parks in Alaska spent $1.36 billion in the state in 2018, resulting in 17,760 jobs and a cumulative economic benefit of more than $1.98 billion.
Maritime Industry Creates 6,520 Jobs, $1.98 Billion Economic Impact in Alaska
Elected officials join business leaders to announce Alaska as leading maritime state.
US Department of Commerce Invests to Help the Native Village of Napaimute
The US Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced that it is investing to help the Native Village of Napaimute, Alaska, acquire vital equipment needed to spur economic growth in the wood products sector.
Bright(ish) Horizons
By most accounts Alaska’s economy is finally set to emerge from several years of recession. The state’s residents can expect more employment opportunities with about 1,400 new jobs coming online in industries that have been stripping costs and reducing headcounts over the past four years.
Dodson Honored as UAF Business Leader of the Year
The University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Management will honor Jim Dodson as its 43rd Business Leader of the Year during a sold-out dinner and award ceremony.
Alaska’s Shipshape(d) Economy
The cruise industry is crucial to Alaska tourism and the state’s financial well-being. The industry includes approximately 2,180 Alaska businesses that provide tours, activities, and services to the cruise lines and their passengers, according to Cruise Lines International Association
Greg Wolf Honored by Chinese Government
WTC Anchorage Executive Director Greg Wolf was honored for his nearly two decades of work to promote stronger trade and investment ties between Alaska and China.
GCI, Wilson Center Deliver Arctic, National Security-Focused Dialogue
In a 5-part series on GCI Channel 907, Alaskans across the state can tune in to programming addressing international implications of a new, global Arctic, as well as local and regional impacts ranging from border security to food and water security.
Building Western Alaska
Combined transportation projects are estimated to total nearly $1 billion, which is approximately half of projected public construction project spending (excluding national defense) across the state.