In The News: Department of Economics
As concerns flare over record-low water levels at Lake Mead, a new ÐÔÊӽ紫ý study shows that COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders — and a subsequent societal shift to remote work — may be exacerbating the problem.

A study from ÐÔÊӽ紫ý shows some interesting results about how much water people used during Governor Steve Sisolak’s stay at home order in March 2020.

The roaring back of Southern Nevada’s economy has business leaders in the state bullish on Nevada’s outlook heading into the second half of 2021, according to a recent survey from ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

Residential water consumption in Southern Nevada spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by researchers at the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

Residential water consumption in Southern Nevada spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by researchers at the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

Residential water consumption in Southern Nevada spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by researchers at the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

Research by ÐÔÊӽ紫ý economists finds that pandemic stay-at-home orders put a strain on already tight water resources.

Research by ÐÔÊӽ紫ý economists finds that pandemic stay-at-home orders put a strain on already tight water resources.

Research by ÐÔÊӽ紫ý economists finds that pandemic stay-at-home orders put a strain on already tight water resources.

An apparent worker shortage is happening across the state, forcing some businesses to reduce operating hours as a result.

Las Vegas’ jobless rate has shrunk dramatically since the early chaos of the pandemic but remains among the highest in the nation, even as tourism bounces back.
The opening of the $4.3 billion, 3,500-key Resorts World Las Vegas on June 24, the culmination of more than a decade of work, brings new attention to the long-troubled north part of the Strip.