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Even before the holiday shopping season began, consumers were purchasing Christmas gifts. An ASU economist explains why they're spending despite rising inflation.

A lot of financial transactions can now be done online — from depositing checks, transferring cash, and paying bills — but brick-and-mortar locations are still necessary. Learn why.

Valley companies have been dealing with a low inventory of parts and raw materials, late shipments, and cost increases from sellers. All of this affects Christmas shopping.

ASU researcher who studies the psychology of work and is an expert on organizational behavior suggests looking for new projects at your current job. This could get your boss' attention, open doors, and add to your resume while you apply, interview, and wait.

The holidays are fast approaching, and Arizona shoppers can expect many shortages and delays this season as retailers and businesses struggle to find more workers.

Arizona needs as many as 270,000 additional homes with rents and prices below what apartments and houses are going for now to keep the state's growing affordable housing problem from becoming a crisis.

An ASU economist says the report released by the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity that shows the Valley will likely add about 700,000 jobs over the next 10 years as the population continues to grow is in line with his team's research.

Arizonans will be paying more at the gas pump, but that's not slowing down motorists from hitting the roads for the Thanksgiving holiday.

According to an Arizona State University supply chain expert, some manufacturers have reduced the size of products rather than increased the price.

Professors of supply chain management warn about the double-edged sword of this holidays season.