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The Economic Impact Of The Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act In Clark County, Nevada – Preliminary Findings, Robin Mukalian, Fang Lin, Christopher R. Cochran, Jay J. Shen, Nancy L. York
The Economic Impact Of The Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act In Clark County, Nevada – Preliminary Findings, Robin Mukalian, Fang Lin, Christopher R. Cochran, Jay J. Shen, Nancy L. York
Nevada Journal of Public Health
Objective. The primary purpose of this exploratory study was to quantitatively evaluate the economic impact of the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act (NCIAA) on businesses in Clark County.
Methods. The goal of this research was to assess economic indicators over a ten year period utilizing measurable data points, including restaurant and drinking establishment employment rates, taxable sales, openings and closings, as well as slot gaming revenues. This ten year time period consisted of a seven year span prior to the enactment of the NCIAA, and three years post enactment. Researchers conceived this study as a means to independently evaluate and …