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Oil Wealth, Politics, and Corruption

 |  Kurt Robar  | 

Does oil corrupt? Alex James and Nathaly Rivera test this theory in a new paper on oil, politics and corruption published in the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management.

2022 Alaska Economic Forecast Barometer Read More

Guettabi to Present 2022 Alaska Economic Forecast

 |  Kurt Robar  | 

Alaska鈥檚 economy is in recovery mode, but how much optimism is warranted this year? Join ISER on January 26 from 12-1 pm for an online presentation with insights from economist Mouhcine Guettabi.

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In Appreciation of Edward Rasmuson

 |  Kurt Robar  | 

Today we remember Edward 鈥淓d鈥 Rasmuson, whose legacy of business acumen and generosity resonates with every student, staff and faculty member who walks through the doors of Rasmuson Hall.

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Dr. Diane Hirshberg Named ISER Director

 |  Kurt Robar  | 

Dr. Diane Hirshberg, professor of education policy, has been selected as Director of the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER).

Mountain range, map of Alaska, and text from the ANCSA Read More

Understanding ANCSA at 50 鈥 and Beyond

 |  Kurt Robar  | 

The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) passed fifty years ago, creating 12 Alaska Native regional corporations within the state of Alaska that have diversified into successful state, national and global companies. Many village corporations and Native nonprofit organizations have also thrived and grown.