Louisiana's Dependence on Oil Revenues (1983)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1983-02-25
Duration: 00:08:56
Subjects: Drennen, Mark | Louisiana. Legislative Fiscal Office | Perlman, Ralph R., 1917-2013 | STATE BUDGET | Budget deficits | OIL INDUSTRY | Economy | Recessions
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Young, David Reporter
- Drennen, Mark Interviewee
- Perlman, Ralph Interviewee
Description
This segment from the February 25, 1983, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features interviews with the two of the state’s fiscal advisors, Mark Drennen of the Legislative Fiscal Office and State Budget Director Ralph Perlman. They discussed the state budget’s dependence on oil and gas revenues, the impact of falling oil prices, and their views of Louisiana’s economic future. Host: Beth George