
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

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to escalate, UNLV researchers are available to provide expertise.

A yearlong collection of headlines featuring innovative ideas, discoveries, and partnerships to move Southern Nevada forward.
Announcements
In the News
- May. 27, 2022 | Nevada Independent
- Apr. 28, 2022 | KSNV-TV: News 3
- Apr. 26, 2022 | Voice of America
Accomplishments
- May. 26, 2022
- May. 9, 2022
- May. 4, 2022
Upcoming Seminars
The Department of Economics is one of the departments in the Lee Business School.