The booming U.S. recovery is leaving some communities completely behind

The U.S. economy is on a multi-speed track as minorities in some cities find themselves left behind by the overall boom in hiring, according to a Bloomberg analysis of about a dozen metro areas.

Place your bets: Arizona launches legal sports wagering

A new market for sportsbook operators and millions of sports fans opened at 12:01 a.m. local time on Sept. 9 when Arizona sports betting went live.

A new era begins in Arizona with sports betting launch

Legal Arizona sports betting began in earnest at 12:01 a.m. local time on Sept. 9, creating a new era for sportsbook operators and millions of sports fans in the state.

The country’s minimum wage has not been raised since 2009, it’s been up to the states to decide

How did the concept of minimum wage start? And has it always been seen as constitutional? An ASU economist shares more on the history of minimum wage with Arizona PBS.

How legal sports betting will be good for Arizona's economy

We’re less than a month away from the official rollout of legalized sports betting in Arizona, transforming the way sports bettors in the Valley will wager on competitive games.

Domestic inflation increases to 5% amid supply chain issues

Concerns continue over inflation as prices for everything from used cars and trucks to computers, shoes and furniture are all on the increase. ASU economist Lee McPheters talks about this inflation and its possible impact on Arizona.

Valley police, health care, food industries short on help

The pandemic disruption in the job market left some industries changed forever. Recovery means bonuses and new opportunities for those looking for work.

One in three U.S. workers changed or lost jobs in last year

Throughout the past year, there has been a historically high level of churn, or rate of change.

Safer shopping: Scottsdale mother invents recyclable shopping cart liner

ASU Economist Dennis Hoffman talks about the importance of consumer behaviors and shopping patterns after the pandemic.

ASU economist believes price increases should slow down soon as country comes back from pandemic

ASU Economist Dennis Hoffman is not surprised to see current inflation and believes it should get better in the next few months.