While Norway invests its oil money for the future, Alaska wrestles over how much to spend now

Norway's investment decisions look forward. Meanwhile, Alaska is spending down its Permanent Fund with no apparent plan for the future.

By Dermot Cole June 24, 2019
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While Norway continues to focus on the long-term future when it comes to the nation’s sovereign wealth fund, Alaska remains mired in the present.

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