Colorado River: Headwater of Southwestern economy

Imagine if the Colorado River were to dry up for a year. Unless the region had altered its water use, the effect would be would devastating environmentally and economically. A study by the L. William Seidman Research Institute at the W.P. Carey School of Business explores the scenario.

The facts about who’s getting those new jobs

A recent study asserted that immigrants scooped up all of the nation’s net job growth since 2007.

Identity protection versus identity management

Arizona-based LifeLock Inc. provides proactive identity theft protection services for consumers and identity risk and credit worthiness assessment for enterprises. At the Economic Club of Phoenix on Feb.

Retail sales beat expectations, but so what?

Retail sales were up two tenths of a percent in January driven by spending on cars, clothing and online merchandise. It’s not a spectacular increase, and that’s probably because consumers aren’t sure low gas prices will endure. Economist Dennis Hoffman comments.

Blue Nile diamonds: Trust and authenticity

Harvey Kanter is the CEO of Blue Nile, the largest online retailer of certified diamonds and fine jewelry. He addressed the Economic Club of Phoenix on Jan. 28, 2016.

Everyone wins when more graduate from college

Dennis Hoffman, director of the L. William Seidman Research Institute, shows that increasing the number of college graduates in the workforce will improve the economy, resulting in higher wages for all — including those without a bachelor’s degree — and more revenue in the state treasury.

The economy at mid-expansion: Look toward the next recession

Comerica Bank Chief Economist Robert Dye says it’s time to take a different perspective on the economy. Short story: “We need to get past the view that the economy is just now recovering. We’re actually in the middle of the expansion.”

Starbucks' success brewed with a commitment to humanity

Starbucks is a worldwide brand, but its success rests on more than a cup of coffee.

ASU study details economic impact of Colorado River on basin states

Rocky Mountain News PBS quoted Research Professor Timothy James on a study from the L. William Seidman Research Institute about the economic impact of the Colorado River.

India: The emerging economic giant

With a young population, substantial science and engineering skills and a huge consumer market, India has potential for phenomenal future growth.