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The Department of Economics prepares students to be economist who allocate scarce resources to meet unlimited wants. By blending theory and applied quantitative and analytical skills, our graduates acquire essential skills for pursing jobs in businesses, financial firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. We also offer advanced degrees in business, economics, law, public administration, and other social services.
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The finance lecturer and co-director of the new Institute for Financial Literacy and Wellness on the ROI of building connections with the banking community.
UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research conference to feature forecasts, expert panels focused on the metro area’s unique opportunity for redevelopment.

Meet some UNLV grads who've had a hand in shaping the city's sports identity.
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Economics In The News

At least six Nevada legislators who own rental properties voted against bills affecting rentals — from capping rent increases for seniors to increasing transparency on rental leases — prompting concerns about special interests’ influence on government.

Details for how much Culinary Union workers will be earning under their new 5-year contracts with Caesars, MGM, and Wynn resorts have finally been released.

The Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix race is now in our rearview mirror. However, some locals still deal with ripple effects from the event and its preparations.

Taxpayer subsidies for stadiums part of doing business, experts say

Taxpayer subsidies for stadiums part of doing business, experts say
Las Vegas is prepared to welcome international high rollers and the jet set when it hosts the Formula One circuit this week, and operators and analysts are excited about what it will mean for the bottom line on a traditionally slow weekend before Thanksgiving and for years to come.
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