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The global supply chain isn't improving

Asked by the Washington Examiner how global supply chains are faring, an ASU supply chain expert said they're 'not well' and warned, 'The problems are getting worse before getting better.'

Small-business owners are struggling with their supply chains. But they’re more optimistic.

Nearly half of small-business owners raised their average prices in August, according to a report from the National Federation of Independent Business.

Northern Trust Chief Economist Named Most Accurate Forecaster

Carl Tannenbaum to share 2022 predictions and accept the Lawrence R. Klein Award at Oct. 11 virtual event.

Biden spending plan could boost Arizona economy by $83.6B over next decade, report estimates

The state's share of the $3.5 trillion budget proposal would work out to 2.4% of total spending from the legislation through 2031, according to a study by the Seidman Research Institute at ASU.

The booming U.S. recovery is leaving some communities completely behind

The U.S. economy is on a multi-speed track as minorities in some cities find themselves left behind by the overall boom in hiring, according to a Bloomberg analysis of about a dozen metro areas.

Place your bets: Arizona launches legal sports wagering

A new market for sportsbook operators and millions of sports fans opened at 12:01 a.m. local time on Sept. 9 when Arizona sports betting went live.

A new era begins in Arizona with sports betting launch

Legal Arizona sports betting began in earnest at 12:01 a.m. local time on Sept. 9, creating a new era for sportsbook operators and millions of sports fans in the state.

The country’s minimum wage has not been raised since 2009, it’s been up to the states to decide

How did the concept of minimum wage start? And has it always been seen as constitutional? An ASU economist shares more on the history of minimum wage with Arizona PBS.

Why 'rage quitting' is all the rage

Walking out of a job in anger can seem extreme — but there are often powerful motivations for doing it.

The rise of business politicians

Over the past two decades, the share of senior corporate executives holding national political office has increased in the United States as well as some other countries. Some are beginning to question the future implications on policy, including Associate Professor of Finance Ilona Babenka.