Institute of Social and Economic Research

From Alaska

From the website of The Institute of Social and Economic Research: ISER enhances the well-being of Alaskans and others, through non-partisan research that helps people understand social and economic systems and supports informed public and private decision-making.

ISER's Mission

ISER enhances the well-being of Alaskans and others, through non-partisan research that helps people understand social and economic systems and supports informed public and private decision-making.

ISER pursues its mission by

   * Focusing attention on critical economic and social issues in Alaska , the Arctic , and similar regions;
   * Engaging in basic and applied research leading to better understanding of those issues; and
   * Disseminating knowledge through publications, community involvement, public service, and teaching.

The Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) was established by the Alaska Legislature in 1961. ISER's research spans Alaska's modern history, examining everything from the effects of the massive 1964 earthquake to the current debate over how to help Alaska's troubled salmon industry.

ISER is part of the College of Business and Public Policy at UAA.

ISER maintains the state's largest economic database and forecasts population and employment growth.