Do college students pick majors based on potential earnings?

W. P. Carey Associate Professor of Finance Matthew Wiswall and Basit Zafar at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York conducted a study showing that college students lack accurate information about future earnings — information that lead some students to change their majors.

Does it pay to be a college graduate?

What are the implications of the wage gap between college graduates and those with only a high school diploma?

Predicting 2017: 'Tis the season for economic projections

‘Tis the season for many companies to have accurate projections for the future. That’s why we present annually the Lawrence R. Klein Award for Blue Chip Accuracy. Hear Professor of Economics Lee McPheters announce the 2016 recipient and share the winner’s 2017 predictions.

Why companies that put employees first prosper

Tony Sarsam, CEO of Ready Pac Foods Inc., is a highly respected leader known for building a high-performance culture. Hear his lessons on the importance of focusing on people to improve the bottom line.

State Farm: Helping people manage life’s risks

Michael Tipsord, vice chairman, president, and chief operating officer of State Farm Insurance Companies, addressed the Economic Club of Phoenix, sharing information about the company’s growth and how it will benefit customers, employees, and the Phoenix area.

2017 economic forecast: Forging ahead in the Trump economy

Dennis Hoffman, Lee McPheters, and Mark Stapp from ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business addressed all the big issues and provided the first look at the local and national economy in 2018 at the Annual Economic Luncheon.

Can you pass this test about the Arizona economy? Try our quiz to see

Guests at the annual Economic Outlook Luncheon, sponsored by the Economic Club of Phoenix, are challenged by Research Professor Lee McPheters to answer a set of questions about the background issues driving the Arizona economy. Here’s your chance to do the same.

2017 Executive of the Year

Edward J. "Joe" Shoen, chairman and CEO of U-Haul International, was awarded by the Dean's Council of the W. P. Carey School of Business.

Phoenix economic news: Top four takeaways

Research Professor Lee McPheters, director of the JPMorgan Chase Economic Outlook Center, shares the latest information on the Phoenix economy at the Economic Club of Phoenix Luncheon on March 29, 2017.

No 'magic model' to drive growth, ASU jobs expert says

Director of the JPMorgan Chase Economic Outlook Center Lee McPheters oversees one of the most comprehensive employment databases in the nation — and the information is available to all.