The Year 2001 In Review

Year 2001 marked the thirteenth consecutive year of job growth in Alaska, the second longest period of expansion in the state's history. It was another good year for the oil industry, which recorded its second straight year of growth, adding another 1,000 jobs in 2001 after contributing 900 jobs to the state's economy in the year 2000. Construction was also strong, but the biggest portion of 2001's job growth was once again in the services sector.