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Grocery prices soar the most in a decade in 2020, how does 2021 look?

Agribusiness expert says rising food costs are based on how much it costs to produce the food and how much consumers are willing to spend on it.

How to use marketing perks to get customers to talk about you

Word-of-mouth marketing efforts can either help or hinder a business depending on how they're framed and perceived by consumers, according to new research by Assistant Professor of Marketing Monika Lisjak.

New childhood tax credit could lift millions of children out of poverty

Critics of the new child tax credit complain about the price tag, saying it will diminish people's incentive to work.

Arizona’s rising economic prospects

ASU economist explains how universities are contributing to Arizona's fast-growing economy.

Why do people litter? Expert says trash generates trash

Regents Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing Robert Cialdini explains why people litter and the best approach municipalities can take to reduce it.

Hybrid working largely serves the privileged

Working from home benefits mostly white, highly educated, and high paid workers, according to new research by Associate Professor of Economics Alexander Bick.

Hidden MBA gems: Why these students love their MBA experience

MBA student Agnese De Grossi Mazzorin explains why W. P. Carey was the perfect fit.

Branching out: ASU engineering leads new cross-enterprise food safety project

An aspect of this project is integrating innovative technology with current food systems processing materials and equipment, which will be led by Mark Manfredo, a professor of agribusiness for the Morrison School of Agribusiness.

Reflecting on Arizona’s pandemic one year in

Economics expert weighs in on what we've learned from COVID-19 since last spring.

ASU to receive Charles Schwab scholarship funds aimed at promoting diversity in financial planning

Arizona State University was named as one of seven universities selected by Charles Schwab to receive a portion of its $3.5 million endowment for scholarships aimed at promoting diversity in the financial services industry.