Award Date

1-1-1999

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Economics

First Committee Member

Nasser Daneshvary

Number of Pages

69

Abstract

Recent literature on quality of life indicators and sustainability has focused on quantifiable measurements, not qualitative. In actuality, the whole concept of quality of life is a subjective valuation of a myriad of issues by individuals. The purpose of this thesis, based on the testing of a model, is to identify these subjective quality of life variables and determine which variables are currently significant to residents in Southern Nevada. This thesis determines if quality of life, measured by individual respondents overall satisfaction with living in Southern Nevada, is a function of different social characteristics by looking at the following community issues: the economy, education, the environment, health, housing, income, public safety, the social environment, and transportation.

Keywords

Amidst; Las Vegas; Life; Lights; Nevada; Quality; Vegas

Controlled Subject

Economics; City planning

File Format

pdf

File Size

1658.88 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

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