![Professor teaching students in a classroom](/sites/default/files/styles/1200_width/public/hero/image/D73001_067-hero.jpg?itok=fC7uu7Dr)
Welcome
The discipline of economics studies how to allocate scarce resources to meet unlimited wants. A blend of theory and applied quantitative and analytical skills, a degree in economics prepares students for jobs in businesses, financial firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations and for advanced degrees in business, economics, law, public administration, and other social sciences.
What's Happening
![collage of five photos with scenes of Morocco](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-07/Allister_Dias_2000x1333.jpg?itok=UelhyUbr)
From the desert to the mountains to the market, Honors College student Allister Dias explores Morocco as part of Lee Business School's Global Entrepreneurship Experience.
News highlights featuring UNLV students and staff who made (refreshing) waves in the headlines.
News highlights starring UNLV students and faculty who made local and national headlines.
![group of students holding a frame that says President's Innovation Challenge](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-04/202404101755-JOSH5144_1_2000x1333.jpg?itok=a9osfgPq)
Team Protégé wins Shark Tank-style competition for AI-powered speech feedback app.
Announcements
In the News
- | The Indianapolis Star
- | Nevada Independent
- | Nevada Independent
Upcoming Seminars
The Department of Economics is one of the departments in the Lee Business School.