Economic Case Studies: Government Spending and the Salmon Industry

PART I Directions: After reading Alaska Salmon Management, Economic, Social and Political Complexity, answer the following questions, 2 points each. 1. 1. Describe the trends in salmon catches and values.

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What are the causes for the declines in the catches and values?

1. 3. What is the importance of marketing, anti-farm campaigns, and high farm prices in supporting the Alaska salmon industry.

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PART II Directions: Read on pgs. 35 and 36 What Does $7.6 Billion in Federal Money Mean to Alaska? in Documents on Alaskas Modern Political Economy, booklet #15. Then answer the following questions. 1. 4. How important is federal spending in Alaska if compared with private industry wages?

1. 5. Alaskans received a Permanent Fund dividend check in 2003 of $1,107.56. If the United States issued each Alaskan a check equaling what it now spends in Alaska per capita, it would be for how much?

1. 6. What are the major reasons Alaskans receive so much federal money? List at least four. a. b. c. d. 1. 7. What percent of Alaskan jobs are directly related to federal spending?