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Hickman's cage-free, eco-friendly changes egged on by changing consumer preferences

When California was considering its restrictions on cages in 2008 and 2010, early research showed some consumers willing to pay a premium for the eggs that surpassed the extra cost to producers, says Timothy Richards, professor of agribusiness.

Sharing the lead: examining lead independent director appointment

Many companies now use lead independent directors, yet little is known about when they are selected, who is selected, what impact their selection has on performance, and whether their selection prevents the future separation of the CEO and chair position.

Why you say yes, even when you don't want to

Research by Professor Emeritus of Marketing Robert Cialdini outlines six key principles of persuasion.

ASU, McCain team up to transform Phoenix riverbed

A project being dubbed as Rio Salado 2.0 will tap university expertise, get Valley community input, and students will be involved in the design and research of the area from Granite Reef Dam in the East Valley to the Tres Rios Wetlands in the West Valley.

Cashing in on opportunity and quality jobs in Phoenix

Associate Director Tom Rex shares mixed reviews about his recent report on quality jobs in the Valley. 

Amazon is going underwater. Seriously

Could man-made pools or natural bodies of water store goods while waiting for fulfillment orders? Arnold Maltz, a professor of supply chain management, writes about the costly logistics of it.

Even after the glass ceiling yields, female executives find shaky ground

Research by Associate Professor Christine Shropshire examines the frequency activist investors target women CEOs.

Creating an Airbnb for the food industry

Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Agriculture Department (USDA), Professor of Agribusiness Tim Richards is set to lead a two-year investigation on solutions to fruit and vegetable waste.

The mind-boggling ascent of Amazon and Jeff Bezos

Professor of Finance Hendrik Bessembinder's research examines the 30 greatest wealth creators in the stock market from 1926 through 2016 — and the fledgling retail giant is one of them.

Does Arizona have enough skilled workers to keep up with housing demand?

Research Professor and Economist Lee McPheters says we're relying on the labor market and Arizona hasn't been a hot market for the construction industry.