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Graduates of the College of Business Economics Department pursue diverse careers; from positions in academia, to domestic or international economic organizations, to working as economic consultants. |
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Keith Schwer, Ph.DDirector for Center for Business Economic Resear |
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 Dr. Schwer is Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Maryland. The Center maintains an active program of research on the economy of Las Vegas and Nevada. He is a recognized authority on the economy of Las Vegas and Nevada. He directs the Southern Nevada Economic Outlook Project, and is a member of the forecast panel for the Western Blue Chip and the Chicago Fed. He has been quoted in major national print (such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal) and covered by national television media (for example CBS, CNN). Dr. Schwer has served as the past-president of the Association for University Business and Economic Research. Dr. Schwer has published more than 40 papers in many mainstream journals as well as conducting more applied research. Areas of research include impact analysis, consumer choice, gaming, the Nevada Kids Count Project, and Western States environment issues. A sampling of published research activities includes: The Economic Impact of a Grateful Dead Concert, Regulation of Grand-Canyon Air Tours, Risks of Nuclear Waste Transport, and Eminent Domain Takings. Recently, he conducted a series of seminars at the University of Paris. |
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Selected Research |
- "Winners, Losers and the Nuclear Waste Dilemma" Environmental and Resource Economics, Vol. 34 (2), June 2006
- "The Short- and Long-Term Impact of the Asian Financial Crisis on Las Vegas Strip Baccarat Revenues" International Journal of Hospitality Management, 2003
- "Beyond the Limits of Recreation: Social Costs of Gambling in Southern" Journal of Budgeting, Accounting, Financial Managment, 2005
- "Market Versus Appraised Values: The Case of Residential Properties Taken Under Eminent Domain" Jounral of Real Estate Research, 2004
- "The Social Costs of Gambling in Southern Nevada: Going Beyond the Limits of Recreation" Symposium on State Supported Gaming in America, Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management, 2003
- "Regional Innovative Capacity with Endogenous Employment: Empirical Evidence from the U.S." The Review of Regional Studies, 2003
- "Executive Committee Skills and Completing the Learning Cycle in Hospitality Education" Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education, 2003
- "Elderly Casino Gambling Behavior" Journal of Hospitality and Leisure Marketing, 2003
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College of Business
Department of Economics
4505 Maryland Parkway Box 456005
Las Vegas, NV 89154-6005
Phone: (702) 895-3191
Fax: (702) 895-1354
Email: keith.schwer@unlv.edu
Website: http://cber.unlv.edu/schwer.html
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