In The News: Department of Economics

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Stephen Miller, director of research for UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research, says in this kind of climate, employees have the upper hand.

Vegas Inc

Millions of people in the United States with federal student debt might have to readjust their spending this fall, when student loan interest and repayments are slated to resume after a three-year pause brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Las Vegas finds itself at an interesting point in terms of demographics and real estate. UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research projects the valley will continue to grow year over year for the foreseeable future, adding 42,066 residents in 2023 alone. And National Low Income Housing Coalition estimates the valley is already short close to 84,000 low-income rental units, a number that has been steadily rising the past few years.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

A new study by the Ê×Ò³| Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ shows an interesting trend in rent prices across the valley. Rent is increasing in lower-income areas while decreasing in higher-income areas.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

The average rent prices are down in our valley, according to a July report, but a new UNLV study reveals the trend may only be happening in certain neighborhoods.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Low-income renters in Las Vegas are feeling the pain due to a rare market phenomenon, according to a new study from UNLV’s Lied Center for Real Estate. Director Shawn McCoy, the author of the study, said one graph tells a compelling story.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Low-income renters in Las Vegas are feeling the pain due to a rare market phenomenon, according to a new study from UNLV’s Lied Center for Real Estate. Director Shawn McCoy, the author of the study, said one graph tells a compelling story.

Daily Mail

This year, nearly 17,000 people have surrendered California driving licenses to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, according to data provided to DailyMail.com by the Ê×Ò³| Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­.

Las Vegas Review Journal

The headlines are tough to ignore. Office space vacancies in major cities across the U.S. are at record highs. Las Vegas has never been known for its office market — or much less commercial real estate in general, outside of the Strip.

Voice of America

According to a recent study, 3 out of 10 companies plan to offer four-day work weeks. Companies associate increased productivity with more flexible working hours.

Mercury News

Why are the A’s so eager to ditch Oakland for Las Vegas, a much smaller media market that increasingly is becoming crowded with other professional sports teams?

KSNV-TV: News 3

Nevada’s minimum wage will be increasing another dollar beginning July 1. But this year, for differing reasons, employers and workers don’t expect the higher wages to have much of an impact.