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Supply chain snarls finally show signs of easing

W. P. Carey Supply Chain Professor Dale Rogers explains why the supply chain tide is finally changing.

Impulsive goals aren't helping you; How to set goals intentionally

An ASU management and entrepreneurship expert shares three ways to set goals intentionally, including how it compares to a goal for losing weight.

New Kari Lake ad promises to cut taxes for Arizonans

However, ASU economist Dennis Hoffman told 12 News that to curb inflation, there need to be more products to buy while people can spend less. So, Lake's plan to give people more money through tax cuts could increase spending and make inflation rise.

Halloween costs are rising. Will that frighten away haunt fans?

Although the country's economic future seems uncertain, many middle- and upper-middle-class Americans have built up a stash of savings over the past year or two from stimulus checks and other outside funds and are ready to spend those reserves, according to an ASU economist.

Arizona gas prices are up 20 cents in a week. Experts explain why

According to AAA, gas prices are an average of $4.48 in Maricopa County.

Partisan gerrymandering can reduce access to credit, study finds

A study by an ASU finance expert found lawmakers from politically drawn districts tend to be less sensitive to voters' needs and put less pressure on lenders.

ASU expert weighs in on Sarver suspension

Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Robert Sarver saw companies such as PayPal threaten to end their business relationship with the organization if he remained connected to the team after being suspended for "racist, misogynistic, and hostile" behavior.

Inflation in metro Phoenix is double that of cities like San Francisco and New York. Here's why

An ASU economist says the Consumer Price Index around the Valley rose at a 13% pace over the 12 months through August, compared to U.S. inflation of 8.3%.

Gas prices are falling across the country, but not in Arizona. Here's why

According to AAA data, gas prices in Arizona are up nearly 90 cents from a year ago. An ASU economist says it’ll take time to see prices back to something ‘more normal.'

Student loan forgiveness to benefit 43 million Americans

An ASU economist weighs in on how student loan relief will affect the economy.