In The News: Department of Economics
Experts are bullish on Nevada’s overall economy this year, anticipating continued recovery from the recession and growth, they said. Four key markers support their outlook:
In Nevada, the percentage of children without health insurance has dropped over the last few years. But as Reno Public Radio’s Anh Gray reports, overall child well-being remains low.
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ow are retail apparel businesses catering to the consumers who insist on paying as little as possible?
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Nevada is one of just eight states that saw a slight increase in income inequality from 2014 to 2015, according to new census data that raise questions about the evenness of the state’s economic recovery.
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Think looks don’t matter in the classroom? Think again — a UNLV study authored by a psychology graduate suggests students learn better from teachers they find attractive.
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Think looks don’t matter in the classroom? Think again — a UNLV study authored by a psychology graduate suggests students learn better from teachers they find attractive.
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UNLV’s fall semester starts Aug. 29, representing the investment of nearly 30,000 degree-seekers in their future.
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Las Vegas has plenty of flashing neon signs, but not all of them are for entertainment purposes — some signal hope for those who partake in a $50 billion-a-year nationwide industry.
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A funny thing happened to the local political scene on the way out of this year’s presidential caucuses.
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Southern Nevada is seeing a boom in economic development, but many Laughlin residents are asking: What about us?
The Peppermill Resort in south Reno is the latest casino trying to cut the chord with NV Energy.
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It’s a busy time if you’re a construction worker on a Clark County School District project.
The district has 11 major projects underway, including six new schools and two replacements, with a construction value of $253.3 million. Groundbreaking ceremonies with student performances, school officials and politicians have been a regular occurrence this spring and summer.