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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.

Supply chains to shift in the wake of coronavirus

The Washington Examiner reached out to business professors Hitendra Chaturvedi and Craig Carter who teach supply chain management for their take on sourcing from suppliers in other parts of Asia to supplement the Chinese sourcing and logistics issues due to COVID-19.

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.

New blended format for Executive MBA frees up more Fridays and weekends for students

In August, EMBA students will get the same comprehensive business curriculum taught by W. P.

Former Mastercard CPO takes the helm at CAPS Research

Bryan Fuller will focus on leading-edge offerings and member value as executive director.

Strengthening supply chain in Africa

Arizona State University partners with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana to create a new global center.

ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business launches new tech consulting credential

Students can earn the credential 100% online over the fall 2020 semester, earning nine credit hours toward an online Master of Science in Information Systems Management.

The eviction cliff: Thousands of Arizonans could become homeless after governor's order expires

Mark Stapp, director of the Master of Real Estate Development program, says too many renters are in danger of being evicted and something needs to be done to help them and their landlords.

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.

Why Martha McSally wants the government to pay for your next vacation

Professor of Economics Dennis Hoffman says the $4,000 tax credit proposed this week by Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., won’t persuade those who feel unsafe to travel. But given the measure’s extended time frame through Jan. 1, 2022, he sees merit in the concept.