ASU forecast: Strong Arizona economic rebound in progress with no housing bubble growing

The U.S. economy has rebounded substantially from the steep recession during last year's second quarter, and Economist Dennis Hoffman is hopeful.

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

With a robust and growing construction industry, the recovery of Hispanic neighborhoods in the Phoenix metro region is relatively strong.

Popular Goodyear brewery cuts menu in half due to lack of staff

ASU Professor of Economics Lee Mcpheters projects consumer spending will continue to rise as restrictions die down statewide.

San Diego’s soaring water rates have avocado, other growers eyeing break with county

Environmental Economist Michael Hanemann was recently contracted to help San Diego’s Local Agency Formation Commission on agricultural water use.

Valley restaurants are finally busy, but struggle to hire enough employees

Associate Professor of Economics Alexander Bick hypothesizes why the restaurant industry is struggling to find employees.

Will work from home outlast virus? Ford's move suggests yes

Working from home will most likely continue after the pandemic, according to new research by Associate Professor of Economics Alexander Bick.

Billions for government housing is no cure for the mentally-ill homeless

Economics expert explains that one of the major causes for homelessness is untreated mental illness, not lack of funding.

Arizona’s rising economic prospects

ASU economist explains how universities are contributing to Arizona's fast-growing economy.

Hybrid working largely serves the privileged

Working from home benefits mostly white, highly educated, and high paid workers, according to new research by Associate Professor of Economics Alexander Bick.

Reflecting on Arizona’s pandemic one year in

Economics expert weighs in on what we've learned from COVID-19 since last spring.