Higher disposable income levels. Near term impacts will slightly reduce growth but not have a material impact. AK Telcom revenue will continue to grow. Will continue to grow through a mild Alaska recession induced by oil industry reductions and modest, planned and measured reductions in State expenditures. Economy Enables cost reductions for existing business and provides platform to import new business.
Political inaction can turn the political crisis into a fiscal one.
Also , if we don t commit to a workable plan to solve it soon, we ll increase risk that we cut off access to capital markets. That will greatly slow growth of telecommunications in Alaska. Current Health of Industry Long run attractiveness of Alaska as a Cyber Economy. Long run attractiveness of Alaska as a Cyber Economy. Anything can be trimmed but complete elimination of programs investing for tomorrow will reduce the economy of Alaska s next generation and clearly diminish the attractiveness of Alaska to my Industry.