"The Political Economy of Oil in Alaska: Multinationals vs. the State"
by Kathleen McCoy |
Friday, May 2, 1-3 p.m.
UAA Campus Bookstore
Jerry McBeath and Matthew Berman will discuss their new book, "The Political Economy of Oil in Alaska: Multinationals vs. the State," in the UAA Bookstore on Friday afternoon.
Among the highlights will be the authors' conclusions regarding Alaska and other oil-producing regions of the world, Alaska's dependent relationship with the oil industry, and the relevance of Alaska's situation for other oil-producing regions.
Dr. Jerry McBeath is professor of Political Science at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. His areas of research include Alaska state and local government, the Alaska Constitution, Alaska Native politics and environmental politics. Dr. Matthew Berman is professor of Economics at UAA's Institute of Social & Economic Research. His primary areas of study are economic organization and socio-ecological systems.
Everyone is welcome to this free event, to ask questions and learn how to secure a better future for Alaska. For more information contact Rachel Epstein at (907) 786-4782.
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