Economy/Fiscal Policy

ISER researchers study the state economy and the economies of urban and rural regions around the state; the contributions of various industries and activities; and the likely effects of existing or proposed policies or projects. They also assess the state government’s fiscal policies—how the government raises and spends money. These economic and fiscal analyses are closely related, with the state government playing a big role in Alaska’s economy.

Names of and contact information for ISER researchers who study the state economy & fiscal policies are in the adjacent box.

ISER researchers who study various aspects of economic and fiscal policy issues:

Matthew Berman, Professor of Economics: matthew.berman@uaa.alaska.edu

Brett Watson, Research Assistant Professor of Economics, bwjordan2@alaska.edu 

Marie Lowe, Associate Professor of Public Policy: mlowe@alaska.edu

Bob Loeffler, Research Professor of Public Policy, rloeffle@alaska.edu