Mission & Work

UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) is Nevada’ premier applied economic research center, providing the tools, techniques, and data analysis economics provides to guide businesses, policymakers, and the public at large with information and understanding over the past 50 years. Our team of Ph.D. economists, analysts, and students provide hands on application and seeks to extend the benefits of UNLV’s expertise in research throughout the State of Nevada and the United States.

CBER’s work is wide ranging and includes:

• Tracking local, regional, and state economic conditions
• Providing national, state, local and custom economic and business forecasts
• Conducting economic, business, and market research
• Providing economic impact studies and data analysis for government, business, and the public
• Conducting surveys and survey analysis
• Developing and providing data about the Nevada and Las Vegas economies using economic tools, such as cost benefit analysis, to evaluate policy issues
• Serving as a resource for local, national, and international media on economic issues
• Serving as conduit between private entities and the University on collaborative Intellectual Property research in conjunction with UNLV’s Office of Economic Development, known as the UNLV Applied Research Collaborative

As part of reach at UNLV, CBER also can draw on a wide variety of faculty expertise in other colleges such as business, hospitality, medicine, engineering, and the arts to accomplish our research endeavors. Current and previous clients include: Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Aristocrat Gaming, Wynn Resorts, Clark County, City of Las Vegas, Nevada Department of Transportation, Southern Nevada Water Authority, and many more.

CBER Guest Researchers

C.K. Miller, Ph. D.

Visiting Assistant Professor & Associate Director of Economic Education

CK Miller received her doctorate in economics from the University of Utah, her research focuses on labor, migration and feminist economics. She holds a Higher Education Teaching Certification and worked as a faculty instructional consultant at the University of Utah for 5 years. CK’s students are enthusiastic about her ability to bring pop culture references and lots of economic games to the classroom. She is passionate about providing a nuanced introduction to economics and training teachers to provide students with an economics education that will prepare them for the changing world. In her role as Associate Director of Economics Education, she will advocate for the importance of economics education in the classroom and expand the reach of quality higher education directly into the local community.

Community Outreach

Amy Miller, M. Ed

Community Organizer & CCSD Elementary Principal

A south Chicagoland native, Amy Miller brings over 23 years of education experience to the CBER department. Amy earned a B.A in English and Secondary Education from Lewis University in Romeoville, IL; an M.A. in Writing from DePaul University in Chicago, IL; and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV. Since 2003, Amy has served the Clark County School District as an English teacher, dean of students, assistant principal, and for the last 6 years, as the principal at Ann T. Lynch Elementary located in Las Vegas’ richly diverse east side. Being a catalyst for others to share their gifts and talents is her mission. Amy also serves on the Representative Council for the Clark County Association of School Administrators and Professional Technical Employees. While in this role, she has advocated for local school autonomy over school budget carry over funds and hiring decisions, with local legislators.