Phoenix Sky Harbor airport traffic is stronger, but still weak
After months of declines, air traffic is picking up but demand is still slow and may stay that way through the rest of the year.
The illusion of wage growth
Official wage statistics are being distorted by the unbalanced lay-offs of low-wage workers. Research by Professor of Economics Bart Hobijn provides a useful method to adjust for this, looking only at the growth in median wages for workers continuously employed.
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.
Hear from CEO of the world's leading supply chain platform from your laptop
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.
Get powerful insights from proven leaders — now available wherever you are
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 honored as 2020 Executive of the Year
D. Christian Koch is the 37th recipient honored by 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.