Sister act
Graduating from Arizona State University with degrees in accounting isn't the only thing these siblings have in common. Both took a leap of faith and left their corporate careers to pursue a shared passion for health and beauty.
Such great heights
It's hard to resist the whole 'ascend to new heights' thing with regard to this supply chain management alum who first arrived on ASU's Tempe campus in the inaugural Fleischer Scholars program, became a first-generation college graduate, and then hiked to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro for a lau
How ambiguity can serve atypical organizations
Is it better to stand out or fit in? It's a critical question for businesses. Recent research by Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship Heewon Chae shows how being different can be a competitive advantage.
Calculating returns on futures contracts: What’s right, what’s not
In his latest research paper about futures contracts, Professor of Finance Hendrik Bessembinder tackles what he calls the 'roll yield myth.'
What’s holding agricultural workers back?
Professor of Economics Berthold Herrendorf digs into why farm laborers make less money than those in any other sector — even when they move on to different jobs.
Best advice ever
We asked members of the W. P. Carey School of Business community to open up about financial wisdom they've received — along with the stories that led them to appreciate these truths.
The insider’s guide to money
We spend much of our lives thinking about money. Do we have enough cash in our pocket to buy a snack? How do we fund a big idea? What's 'the number' for a comfortable retirement? Alumni and professors guide us with their financial principles on earning, investing, and spending.
Cash on hand
Associate Professor of Finance Thomas Bates researches the rationale behind the rise in the value of corporate financial holdings.
Money talks
Although the world of assets, liabilities, margins, and dividends can seem impersonal, there are real people making the money world go 'round.
The brass ring
What does it take to tackle the tenure-track hurdle? The short answer is the trifecta of work, which includes research, teaching, and service.