A report from ASU says the $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill could mean more than $115B for Arizona
A new report by ASU’s Seidman Research Institute that was led by economist Dennis Hoffman shows that if the $3.5 trillion is implemented, Arizona’s economy would be helped significantly.
Northern Trust Chief Economist Named Most Accurate Forecaster
Carl Tannenbaum to share 2022 predictions and accept the Lawrence R. Klein Award at Oct. 11 virtual event.
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.