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.

Cox Enterprises, Inc., president and CEO to keynote ECP event

Alex Taylor, president and CEO of Cox Enterprises, Inc., will speak at the Economic Club of Phoenix virtual event on Thursday, Feb. 18, from noon to 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend the free event that will be hosted live on Zoom by Arizona State University’s W. P.

Unemployment dips in Arizona for December, but jobs are still tight

Although jobless claims fell at the end of the year, certain industries — restaurants, hotels, and motels — will continue to be under economic stress in 2021.

Here’s what’s in Biden’s ‘American Rescue’ relief plan

A W. P. Carey economist says the government should instead give money to the families, small businesses, and state and local governments that have lost the most income due to the pandemic rather than the broader distribution of money proposed.

How the increase in minimum wage will affect Arizona workers, businesses

The rise in the minimum wage has been debated in the Valley and around the country with some arguing that it hurts small businesses and others arguing that it's essential for workers at the bottom to make ends meet.

Arizona's 2021 economic recovery hinges on vaccine success

Where is the Valley still struggling? Where is there hope on the horizon? Rebound Arizona turned to a W. P. Carey economist to see what 2021 looks like amid the pandemic.

Hear leadership lessons from CEO of global smart transportation organization

David Roberts of smart transportation leader Verra Mobility to speak at Economic Club of Phoenix event, hosted by the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.

Jobs magnet: Study ranks metro Phoenix No. 1 nationally for attracting, retaining workers

In a national study by labor-analytics firm Emsit, metro Phoenix is ranked top again by its ability to attract and retain high-quality workers and other economic-development factors. However, Maricopa County still has issues, according to an ASU economist.

ASU economist: Pandemic, government response muddy economic outlook

KJZZ's The Show spoke with ASU economist Bart Hobijn about how challenging it is to look ahead when we remain in the eye of the pandemic’s storm.