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Welcome
The discipline of economics studies how to allocate scarce resources to meet unlimited wants. A blend of theory and applied quantitative and analytical skills, a degree in economics prepares students for jobs in businesses, financial firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations and for advanced degrees in business, economics, law, public administration, and other social sciences.
What's Happening
News highlights starring UNLV students and faculty who made local and national headlines.
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A roundup of the top news stories featuring UNLV students and faculty.
A collection of news stories and highlights featuring UNLV students and faculty.
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The Department of Economics is one of the departments in the Lee Business School.