News: Center for Business and Economic Research
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The problems facing our world and how UNLV helped find solutions.
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With a rich store of lithium in our lands, the state has a chance to capitalize on the ever-growing demand for clean energy. Here’s how we can ensure this boom doesn’t go bust.
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After a strong recovery from the pandemic recession, concerns of another recession loom despite strong employment numbers.
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UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research conference Nov. 17 to feature economic forecasts and expert panels focused on diversification and clean energy manufacturing.
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A roundup of prominent news stories highlighting university pride, research, and community collaboration.
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Annual report from UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research predicts 3.39 million local residents by 2060.
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A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV experts who made headlines locally, nationally, and around the world.
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UNLV report posits that the lithium-ion battery economy, forecast to grow to $115 billion industry by 2030, is a key to economic diversification and development.
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A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
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Following rapid local economic growth in 2021, UNLV economists forecast continued recovery in 2022 before regressing slightly in 2023.
A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
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April 20 conference to feature economic and real estate forecasts for the coming year.