Location

Lied Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Start Date

10-1-2011 9:30 AM

End Date

10-1-2011 10:00 AM

Description

President Smatresk and Dr. Lang give a wrap up of the Nevada 2.0 conference, and discuss what is needed to diversify our economy. Both mention the fact that two major businesses, one of which was Ikea, declined to come here due to the low education of the work force and the lack of diversity in the economy and conclude that now is the time to stop talking and start acting.

Keywords

Diversification in industry; Economic development; Economic development – Effect of education on; Economic policy; Labor supply – Effect of education on; Manpower policy; Nevada; Public-private sector cooperation; Southwest; New

Disciplines

Business | Economic Policy | Education | Education Policy | Growth and Development | Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration

Language

English

Comments

Audio/Video
File size: 92.5 megabytes


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Jan 10th, 9:30 AM Jan 10th, 10:00 AM

Nevada 2.0: Q&A

Lied Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

President Smatresk and Dr. Lang give a wrap up of the Nevada 2.0 conference, and discuss what is needed to diversify our economy. Both mention the fact that two major businesses, one of which was Ikea, declined to come here due to the low education of the work force and the lack of diversity in the economy and conclude that now is the time to stop talking and start acting.