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UNLV’s economic Contribution A Tier-1 University. UNLV’s Potential Contribution. Tier 1 Research Universities Support Their Local Economies
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UNLV’s Potential Contribution • Tier 1 Research Universities Support Their Local Economies • CBER’s analysis for seven key industries: tourism, gaming and entertainment; health and medical services; logistics and operations; business IT ecosystems; unmanned aerial vehicles; industrial banks and intangible assets; and clean tech • Cities in which these or related industries have a dominant presence also have a tier 1 research university that is strong in the related disciplines • CBER’s analysis of similar sized cities to Las Vegas • Top industries in each of these cities are supported by a university that is strong in the related disciplines • Economic Impact of UNLV’s Operational Spending • Value of Education UNLV Produces • Valuing UNLV’s Contribution to Economic Development
UNLV’s Economic Contribution: Current and Potential 4.7 percent of current economic activity 8.9 percent of economic activity
Higher Education Research and Development Funding, FY 2006 to FY 2011 ($,000)
Patents Granted to Universities, by State Excludes California (2,985)
UNLV As a Tier 1 University Questions