News: Department of Economics

Mecca Walker holds up 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó license plate
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó plates drive scholarship increases for Rebels.

Stephen M. Miller smiling and sitting behind a shelf filled with books
Business and Community |

The director of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó's Center for Business and Economic Research on the economic issues we can't keep kicking down the road.

Shawn McCoy
People |

This Lee Business School professor says the field of economics is about much more than most people assume.

commencement ceremony
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó has a commencement tradition for the president to honor a few exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

Lied Library at dusk
Campus News |

Southern Nevada industries are growing, more people are working, and visitor volume could reach a new record, according to 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó report.

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó alumna Tracy Logan smiling
People |

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó alum Tracy Logan recently spent four months in Australia studying energy issues as a Fulbright professional scholar.

An auto racer driving in dirt
Research |

Why do people choose amateur auto racing over a walk in the park? New research examines link between dangerous activities and our tolerance for risking death.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Business and Community |
Nasser Daneshvary headshot
People |

Daneshvary passed away unexpectedly at his home Aug. 18, 2012.

Portrait of Vik Sehdev
Research |

Who says research is just for faculty? Meet six of the many 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó students who know that research is the best way to learn their disciplines, build their skills, and change the world.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Research |
Graduate on stage
People |

Meet some of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó's graduates who were recognized at commencement for their academic achievements, community outreach, and ability to overcome adversity.