The Political Economy of Oil in Alaska

Multinationals Vs. the State

• Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
• Pages: 278
• ISBN_10: 1588265579
  ISBN_13: 9781588265579
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Business & Economics / Economic Conditions , Business & Economics / International / General , Business & Economics / Industries / General , Business & Economics / Industries / Energy , Political Science / General , Political Science / International Relations / General , Political Science / American Government / State , Political Science / Public Policy / Economic Policy , Technology & Engineering / Petroleum ,

Description:... Investigates the complex relationship that Alaska has with its most precious commodity - oil - and with the corporations that bring that oil to market. This book explores the dynamic balance between the power of a subnational government and the ability of Big Oil to develop energy resources, affect the state economy, and influence state policies.