Molasky Family Department of Economics and Real Estate News
The Molasky Family Department of Economics and Real Estate 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.
Current Economics and Real Estate News
The Engineering Alumna of the Year leads data and business intelligence analysts at the Nevada National Security Sites while helping connect UNLV students with industry opportunities.
A selection of prominent headlines featuring UNLV experts from July and August.
UNLV’s first named academic department honors the Molasky family’s decades-long connection to the university; reflects investment in students, faculty, and region's future.
A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
The second-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year brings a chemist’s precision and a service-first approach to the economics department.
Some of the most vibrant headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
Economics and Real Estate In The News

Rising fuel, grocery and housing costs have created a crisis for state residents and will play a major role in determining the next governor.

NBC News volunteers saw eight different prices for the exact same Harry Styles ticket on StubHub. The company said it’s running random price experiments.
Most of us have had that experience where we’re shopping online and the jar of honey that we swear cost $4 last week has suddenly jumped to $6. But there’s another possibility worth knowing about.

Las Vegas drew a surge of visitors over the long Labor Day holiday weekend earlier this month, offering a glimpse of what a broader tourism rebound could look like for the city’s economy.

Diesel prices have hit a record high, and economists warn the impact is rippling far beyond truck stops — raising costs for local businesses, farms, groceries, housing, and much of the broader economy.

As candidates for governor point to different statistics, actual economists say the full picture on the economy is more complicated.
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