Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: One Year Later
ISER and the UAA College of Business and Public Policy are co-hosting a seminar with Dr. Chad Briggs on Monday, February 27, from noon-1 p.m, on Zoom. Dr. Chad Briggs will discuss the past year since the Russian escalation of its invasion of Ukraine, including security and energy implications for the United States and Alaska. A Q&A will follow. Read more about > Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: One Year Later
Explaining the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: online seminar
ISER and the UAA Department of Public Policy and Administration are co-hosting a seminar with Dr. Chad Briggs on Thursday, March 24, from noon-1 p.m. Dr. Briggs will give an overview of the recent expansion of the war in Ukraine, including security and energy implications for the United States and Alaska. A Q&A will follow. Read more about > Explaining the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: online seminar
Loeffler, Watson provide “If, then…” look at Alaska mining industry
New research from Bob Loeffler and Brett Watson examines the economic potential for Alaska's mineral industry. During an online overview of their research, Loeffler and Watson discussed Alaska's mining status in 2019, and then explained how they used an if-then framework to look ahead 20 years, rather than making predictions about specific projects. Read more about > Loeffler, Watson provide “If, then…” look at Alaska mining industry
Webinar: The Economic Potential of Alaska’s Mineral Industry
Register for a March 14 noontime webinar on the Economic Potential of Alaska's Mineral Industry, presented by Bob Loeffler and Brett Waston, ISER researchers. Read more about > Webinar: The Economic Potential of Alaska’s Mineral Industry
Downward trend in labor force participation is a key issue for Alaska
Dr. Ralph Townsend presented information about Alaska's demographics and highlighted an ongoing downward trend in labor force participation. How long has this been happening, is Alaska different from the rest of the U.S., and what can the state do to address it? Read more about > Downward trend in labor force participation is a key issue for Alaska
Webinar: The economic implications of changing demographics in Alaska
All of the US is seeing significant demographic changes that will shape the workforce over the next 20 years, but these changes are especially significant in Alaska. Moreover, Alaska's population is strongly influenced by migration to and from Alaska. The shortage of workers during the Pandemic Recession may be in part a "tipping point" effect, where declines in the workforce that would have happened over several years were accelerated by COVID-19 changes. A February 2022 presentation by Dr. Ralph Townsend examined the implications of several demographic changes for the future of Alaska's workforce. Read more about > Webinar: The economic implications of changing demographics in Alaska
Guettabi to present 2022 Alaska Economic Forecast
Join ISER on January 26, 2022 for a lunchtime presentation with insights from economist Mouhcine Guettabi. He will give an overview of how the economy has changed since the onset of the pandemic and a look at the opportunities and challenges ahead. Read more about > Guettabi to present 2022 Alaska Economic Forecast
Census Bureau strategy to protect privacy affects accuracy of data
Advances in technology have made it no longer possible to achieve dueling mandates required of the Census Bureau, said Professor Matthew Berman in a recent presentation. It's not possible to protect individual privacy and provide accurate population counts. The Census Bureau is implementing a new strategy, "differential privacy," for the 2020 Census to protect individuals' privacy. This creates data that are not usable, said Berman, and 16 states have filed lawsuits against the Bureau so far. Read more about > Census Bureau strategy to protect privacy affects accuracy of data
ISER Webinar – Census Bureau Data: Balancing Privacy and Accuracy
Join ISER’s Dr. Matthew Berman on Monday, May 17 from 12-1 pm for a discussion of the issues involved in balancing privacy and accuracy of Census Bureau data. Dr. Berman will provide a brief overview of the Census Bureau’s approach to protecting privacy, why they chose it, and how it could affect Alaska and other states. He will also describe litigation from states cannot resolve the problem in the long run, and potential pathways for permanent solutions nationally and locally. Read more about > ISER Webinar – Census Bureau Data: Balancing Privacy and Accuracy