PFD’s buying power has plummeted since the 1980s, an economist finds

Alaska Economic Report
02/10/2025 5 min
PFD’s buying power has plummeted since the 1980s, an economist finds

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University of Alaska economist Brett Watson analyzed the buying power of this year’s $1,000 dividend — and found it’s worth less than ever when compared to housing, gas, and other essentials.

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