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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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Economics In The News

President Donald Trump’s administration has pitched its fix for the growing number of borrowers, which includes ending a COVID-19 pandemic-related pause on certain payments, restricting forgiveness qualifications and emphasizing responsibilities for schools — an expectedly drastic contrast from the previous White House’s approach.

A new report from the Lied Center for Real Estate at UNLV blames under-building of new homes in Southern Nevada since the Great Recession for the housing unaffordability the region faces.
Since 2020, Nevada’s unemployment rate has been significantly higher than the national average, even as tourism has recovered

The year 2024 served as a victory lap of sorts in the Las Vegas tourism industry’s recovery from the pandemic. Emboldened by its first-time status as the host of the Super Bowl, Las Vegas set a high mark in visitor spending for the third consecutive year, pulling in $55.1 billion from a visitor count that fell just 800,000 people shy of the 42.5 million who came here in 2019.

Southern Nevada's economy depends on tourism, but rising tariffs could squeeze the industry that fuels our region. Now, a local economic expert warns the biggest impact could fall on the workers and families who call Southern Nevada home.

After a rollercoaster day on Wall Street - tonight President Trump is doubling down and threatening even bigger tariffs on imports from China if the country does not revoke its retaliatory tariffs on American products sold there against the U.S and with the cost of consumer goods on the verge of several price hikes, shoppers all over the U.S. may soon have to dig deeper into their wallets.
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