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
Student achievements including competition wins, a world record, and new innovations splashed local and national news headlines in 2018.
In 2018, faculty and students collaborated with one another and international colleagues on scientific exploration that sought to help people make sense of themselves and the world around them.
A health economist in the Lee Business School, her research interests center around policies addressing the health of low-income and at-risk infants and children.
Growing demand drives growth in online courses. Here are the people and tools helping faculty cross the digital divide.
Announcements
In the News
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Dec. 19, 2018 | KLAS-TV: 8 News Now
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Dec. 12, 2018 | Washington Post
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Dec. 3, 2018 | Nevada Business
Accomplishments
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Jan. 18, 2019
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Oct. 5, 2018
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Jul. 11, 2018