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Article: Late '80s indicators spell relief. (The Economy According to Safir) (column)

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June 1, 1990
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Late '80s indicators spell relief

Here's the scene: It's a gloomy view at twilight across the Cook Inlet. Mist covers the glaciated terrain. An arm is rising out of the water (very Kinky) holding a laser-lit book. The cover shines with encrusted oil, old fish hooks and a "Sheffield for Governor" sticker. Suddenly, an erie voice booms out across the quiet landscape, "They're bah-ack!"

A new horror movie? No, something more thrilling. Positive figures on the Alaskan economy.

It's a fact. By year-end 1990, if growth continues at levels experienced last year, employment in the 49th state will stand at 236,000 - an all-time high by Alaskan standards. ...

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