In The News: Department of Economics

Nevada Independent

Rising fears over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the United States and Nevada have brought the concept of a federal mandate for paid sick time off back into the limelight.

Casino.org

The casino employees are the front line soldiers in the battle to contain any potential transmission of COVID 19. Hotels and casinos are releasing few details about plans if an outbreak takes place in Las Vegas.

Yahoo!

As coronavirus grips the globe, government agencies and employers are giving advice that could be problematic for this tourism mecca: Travel less.

Reno Gazette-Journal

As coronavirus grips the globe, government agencies and employers are giving advice that could be problematic for this tourism mecca: Travel less.

Econotimes

There was a time in U.S. history when prosperity was more or less equitably shared across all economic classes. During the period that started just after World War II until 1978, increases in the minimum wage and the income of the median household reliably matched up with increases in productivity of the overall economy.

Yahoo!

In an era of political leaders bullying those they disagree with, it is refreshing to see one stand up for a competitor.

The National Interest

In an era of political leaders bullying those they disagree with, it is refreshing to see one stand up for a competitor.

Salon

In an era of political leaders bullying those they disagree with, it is refreshing to see one stand up for a competitor.

Conversation

In an era of political leaders bullying those they disagree with, it is refreshing to see one stand up for a competitor.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Las Vegans were relieved after a person suspected of having coronavirus tested negative for the illness. But internationally, the number of cases and deaths continues to grow.

Los Angeles Times

Oil prices topped $70 a barrel Monday for the first time in over three months thanks to the latest mess in the Middle East. Higher prices at the gas pump seem sure to follow.

Bankrate

According to the Insurance Information Institute, 90% of wildfires in the United States are caused by people, and the remaining 10% are caused by lightning strikes or lava.