U.S. inflation rose at fastest rate in 40 years, Valley grew even faster

The last time inflation was this high was in 1981, and the solution then was a severe tightening of credit that tipped the economy into recession, according to an ASU economist.

Phoenix suffers from population growth and a highest-in-the-nation inflation rate

CNBC’s Valerie Castro interviews an ASU economist about Phoenix, which is struggling with population growth and the highest inflation rate in the nation.

When driving up debt makes sense

What 'Great Resignation?' A visiting fellow at the Federal Reserve of San Francisco and a professor of economics at ASU shares his thoughts on the economy in relation to what's also known as the 'Big Quit' and the 'Great Reshuffle,' an ongoing economic trend in which employees have voluntarily re

Lowering gas prices: President Biden releases 180M barrels of oil from strategic reserve

One ASU economist calls it a good start, but a temporary fix.

ASU economists on inflation, employment, and the housing market at Economic Outlook

One of the longest-running, most in-demand forecast events in Arizona live on Zoom May 4.

The Fed's interest hike will affect you in ways you may not expect

An ASU economist says the perception that the Feds are doing something about inflation, can help make it true.

VERIFY: Are gas prices in Arizona more expensive than ever?

According to an ASU economist, the average price for a gallon of unleaded gas in Arizona of $4.59 per gallon does not represent the most expensive “real price.”

New push for Sen. Mark Kelly’s gas tax relief bill as prices surge

An ASU economist says the gas tax goes back decades and helped finance the freeway system across the U.S.

Rising home, rent prices partially caused by lack of housing, experts say

When the Great Recession hit in 2008, Arizona’s booming construction industry was sidelined and has struggled to recover ever since, according to ASU economist.

Valley non-profit putting $250K grant toward boosting employee pay

Competition for workers is fierce. ASU economist says the current unemployment rate is low — under 2.5% in the Phoenix metro area.