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Mobile apps' consumer spending doubles in three years

On-the-go shopping increased, according to a new report, and Assistant Professor of Information Systems Yili (Kevin) Hong shares why.

Three things you may not know about online MBAs

Hear from Dean Amy Hillman about W. P. Carey's virtual programs.

Wage battle: How Phoenix restaurants are faring a year after minimum wage increase

Research Professor of Economics Lee McPheters deciphers the positive 2017 numbers and explains why he doesn't expect a negative effect on business in the future.

The 50 best stocks of all time

Professor of Finance Hendrik Bessembinder wants to let you in on a secret. It's unlikely you'll choose a winner. The trick, he says, is to diversify your portfolio.

Adding love and expertise to help improve people's lives

The first Economic Club of Phoenix Luncheon of 2018 features Kate Farms Chairman and Co-CEO Brett Matthews, who shares how he's helping the company with heart bring essential, ready-to-use, plant-based nutrition to those with medical needs.

Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum sell-off on Korean concerns may be overblown

South Korea is among one of the world's largest exchanges for cryptocurrency, so a ban on it by the country's officials would lead to an acute shortage of the virtual currency, stopping it from spreading to other markets.

A new market for old and ugly fruit and vegetables takes shape

Thanks to a grant, two professors are stepping in to study how to get produce that usually gets pitched into retailers' hands.

B-schools predict what awaits in 2018

Dean Amy Hillman shares her thoughts on the future of business education.

What is the potential impact of Bitcoin for the Arizona economy?

Finance professor shares the possible benefits and pitfalls of the digital currency for today and tomorrow, and for local economies and overseas markets.

Arizona's minimum wage just increased by 50 cents

Research Professor of Economics Lee McPheters forecasts the effect of Arizona's minimum wage increase on its state economy.