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Economic Trends And Forecasts For Nevada, Bengte Evenson, R. Keith Schwer, William Cope
Economic Trends And Forecasts For Nevada, Bengte Evenson, R. Keith Schwer, William Cope
Social Health of Nevada Reports
With the exception of some difficulties following the events of September 11, 2001 , the economy of the state of Nevada has been doing very well since the mid-1980’s. Employment has increased dramatically, outpacing job growth anywhere else in the country. This has drawn workers to Nevada, leading to record in-migration, especially recently. With robust growth in both employment and population, spending as measured by GSP is healthy. The economic forecast for Nevada predicts continued positive growth in the short run, after which growth will decline to a more normal rate.
Employment And Labor Relations In Nevada, Anastasia H. Prokos
Employment And Labor Relations In Nevada, Anastasia H. Prokos
Social Health of Nevada Reports
Nevada generally gets high marks for its labor market conditions, sustained economic growth, and high standards of living. Compared to the employment situation in many other regions, Nevada does indeed post impressive numbers. Yet, a closer look at the local employment and occupation structure reveals a complex pattern requiring a nuanced assessment. While some workers in Nevada have high earnings, median wages for year-round workers are no higher than the national average. Nevada has low unemployment rates and a robust union movement, but many jobs in the state are in the service sector that offers relatively low salaries and few …