Rigidities, Living Conditions, and Institutions in the Far North

Abstract

The remoteness and geography of Alaska create service access rigidities that are difficult to overcome. The delivery of basic services like healthcare, police protection, and justice are often inadequate in rural places. The continued employment of neoclassical assumptions in policy making is a primary reason policies fail to overcome the barriers. A broader scope of analysis can inform the issues faced by rural residents and provide insight into alternate solutions.

Keywords:

• Arctic
• Services
• Institutions
• Rural
• Well-being