Jaewon Lim and Aaron Collette (Public Policy and Leadership), along with Euijune Kim (a former visiting scholar to UNLV) recently published an article in the Growth and Change journal titled, "Human Capital and Regional Resilience: Nevada Computable General Equilibrium Approach."

In this study, they developed a Computable General Equalibrium (CGE) model which analyzed the long-term economic impacts of workforce development initiatives designed to address skill mismatch in Nevada's labor market, driven by automation shock and rising demand for skilled labor. The findings highlight the importance of sustained investment in inclusive, scalable education and training programs, particularly for future workforce facing the automation challenges. Aligning workforce strategies with evolving labor demands is essential for strengthening Nevada's economic resilience and adaptability amid ongoing technological and industrial transformation. Jaewon is an associate professor, and Aaron is a Public Affairs (PAF) Ph.D. student.