How does Arizona compare with other states for manufacturing? New study looks at sector

A manufacturing study by Ball State University of Indiana might be underestimating Arizona's status as a desirable business location, according to Professor of Economics Dennis Hoffman.

How much did the early end of spring training cost Arizona's economy? ASU study provides estimate

The COVID-19 pandemic halted spring-training baseball in Arizona, which caused economic activity to plunge, according to a new Arizona State University study funded by the Cactus League.

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Girish Rishi of Blue Yonder to keynote virtual season kickoff of the Economic Club of Phoenix, hosted by the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.

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The Economic Club of Phoenix, hosted by the W. P. Carey School of Business, announces 2020–21 virtual speaker lineup.

As Congress stalls on another stimulus bill, a look back at the last round of federal aid

The Paycheck Protection Program has helped some, but Professor of Economics Dennis Hoffman says the PPP loans could have been more targeted to help those most in need.

Carlisle Companies chairman, president and CEO to be honored as 2020 Executive of the Year

D. Christian Koch is the 37th recipient chosen by the Dean's Council, a national group of prominent executives who advise the W. P. Carey School of Business at ASU.

Nearly 20,000 Arizona businesses received federal PPP loans

Professor of Economics Dennis Hoffman looks at the Paycheck Protection Program as the way the government chose to get as much money out as possible as quickly as possible.

Arizona unemployment rate fell in May, but is it a real indication of economic turnaround?

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we've seen case numbers, deaths, and unemployment rise. Then in June, we got good news on the labor market front. Is it any real indication of an economic turnaround? Lee McPheters, research professor of economics, answers.

U.S. economy gains 4.8 million jobs, unemployment rate falls to 11.1%

While the United States labor market showed improvements in June, it's only scratching the surface of the 22 million jobs lost from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arizona unemployment rate dropped sharply in May, though economists advise caution on figures

The state still has about 163,000 fewer jobs than it did a year ago, but the turnaround is welcome nonetheless.