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Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Brookings Scholar Lecture Series

Economic development

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The Metropolitan Revolution Comes To Greater Las Vegas, Robert E. Lang Jan 2016

The Metropolitan Revolution Comes To Greater Las Vegas, Robert E. Lang

Brookings Scholar Lecture Series

No abstract provided.


The Other O: Comparing Las Vegas To A Successful Mid-Sized, Midwestern Metropolitan Area, Robert E. Lang Jan 2015

The Other O: Comparing Las Vegas To A Successful Mid-Sized, Midwestern Metropolitan Area, Robert E. Lang

Brookings Scholar Lecture Series

No abstract provided.


The Advanced Industry Economy In The Mountain West: Finding The Next Silicon Valley, Robert E. Lang Jan 2015

The Advanced Industry Economy In The Mountain West: Finding The Next Silicon Valley, Robert E. Lang

Brookings Scholar Lecture Series

No abstract provided.


Is Las Vegas The Next Silicon Valley? A First Look At Brookings Top 100 Metro Data On Advanced Industries, Robert E. Lang Jan 2015

Is Las Vegas The Next Silicon Valley? A First Look At Brookings Top 100 Metro Data On Advanced Industries, Robert E. Lang

Brookings Scholar Lecture Series

No abstract provided.


Does Access To Information Technology Make People Happier? Insights From Well-Being Surveys From Around The World, Carol Graham, Milena Nikolova Feb 2014

Does Access To Information Technology Make People Happier? Insights From Well-Being Surveys From Around The World, Carol Graham, Milena Nikolova

Brookings Scholar Lecture Series

This lecture summarizes new research on the relationship between access to cell phones, TV, and the internet and subjective well-being worldwide. Technology access is positive for well-being in general, but with diminishing marginal returns for those who already have much access. It is also associated with increased stress and anger among cohorts for whom access to the technologies is new. The increased financial inclusion in very poor countries that comes with cell phones and mobile banking also has effects on well-being. Well-being levels are higher in the countries with higher levels of access to mobile banking, but so are stress …


Economic Recovery In The Rocky Mountain West: Metro Trends And Bottom-Up Responses, Mark Muro Feb 2011

Economic Recovery In The Rocky Mountain West: Metro Trends And Bottom-Up Responses, Mark Muro

Brookings Scholar Lecture Series

No abstract provided.


Reclaiming Prosperity In Boise: Designing A Sustainable Future In The New West, Mark Muro Jun 2010

Reclaiming Prosperity In Boise: Designing A Sustainable Future In The New West, Mark Muro

Brookings Scholar Lecture Series

No abstract provided.


Metropolitan Las Vegas: Challenges And Opportunities, Mark Muro, Nevada Vision Stakeholder Group Feb 2010

Metropolitan Las Vegas: Challenges And Opportunities, Mark Muro, Nevada Vision Stakeholder Group

Brookings Scholar Lecture Series

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