News: Molasky Family Department of Economics and Real Estate

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Business and Community |

After a devastating hit to the local economy in 2020 and rapid growth in 2021, UNLV economists forecast a bright future - if pandemic conditions continue to improve.

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Business and Community |

Nov. 9 event to provide economic forecast for 2022 along with in-depth analysis about what’s to come for Southern Nevada.

Mary Blankenship peers into Scienta
People |

UNLV undergrad Mary Blankenship blends public policy, science, and economics into a cocktail for successful global change.

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People |

Alumnus Mike Peregrina turns his humbling financial setback into a new model for home buying.

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People |

Brookings Mountain West and Lincy Institute's Caitlin Saladino's work helping fuel undergraduate research earns her UNLV's Top Tier Award.

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Research |

Research by UNLV economists finds that pandemic stay-at-home orders put a strain on already tight water resources.

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Campus News |

A collection of stories highlighting UNLV experts and their analysis of all things politics in 2020.

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Business and Community |

As the pandemic tightened its grip on Nevada, the nation, and the world, UNLV responded in ways big and small. Members of the media also turned to UNLV's faculty experts for answers.

Carlos Mejía Castillo
People |

Alumno de primera generación comienza a navegar su camino hacia una licenciatura mientras que continuamente hace preguntas.

Carlos Mejía Castillo
People |

First-generation alumnus learned to navigate his way to a degree by continually asking questions.

First-generation college student Kiara Sims
People |

Kiara Sims is one first-gen student who is making the donors who support her education — and her mother — proud.

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Research |

Brookings Mountain West and The Lincy Institute student researchers embrace remote learning and engage in public policy research to benefit UNLV and the region.