Episode #23
Connect Vegas Episode 23 - Andrew Woods
<p>In this episode of the Connect Vegas Podcast, host Ben Laifsky interviews Andrew Woods, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The conversation explores how applied economic research shapes decision-making across Southern Nevada, from population forecasting to long-term infrastructure planning. Woods explains the center’s role as a bridge between academic economics and real-world application, supporting government, business, and community stakeholders with data-driven insights.</p><p>The discussion covers Las Vegas’s growth trajectory, including demographic shifts, housing and land constraints, and the increasing importance of international migration. Woods emphasizes the need...
