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Pandemic alters but won’t stop Christmas shopping

Despite the pandemic’s economic fallout, holiday shopping sales will remain relatively consistent this year compared to 2019, according to Supply Chain Management Professor of Practice Hitendra Chaturvedi.

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, local businesses hope online sales will help them stave off disastrous year

Supply Chain Management Professor of Practice Hitendra Chaturvedi tells Fox 10 Phoenix that even after the pandemic, there will be no going back, as e-commerce will overtake in-person shopping.

ASU economist: Pandemic, government response muddy economic outlook

KJZZ's The Show spoke with ASU economist Bart Hobijn about how challenging it is to look ahead when we remain in the eye of the pandemic’s storm.

Luxury housing market booming in Arizona

Real estate has been strong for several reasons. One is that unique, high-end homes are attracting wealthy people to the state because the pandemic has made living in the Valley more attractive to those who have the flexibility and money, according to real estate expert Mark Stapp.

ASU forecast: Arizona, U.S. could be back near economic normal in 2021

Economists predict local and nationwide economies could get back to business as usual in the new year if a vaccine stops the spread of COVID-19 and Congress supports a stimulus plan to keep the rebound going.

Can consumers form emotional bonds with objects? ASU professor says yes

During the pandemic, many people want to be with loved ones — and can’t. Professor of Marketing Naomi Mandel says consumers who feel socially isolated often buy nostalgic items, which is an example of what she calls ‘compensatory consumption,’ in her new research.

W. P. Carey dean named Most Admired Leader in Valley

Amy Hillman, dean and Charles J. Robel Dean’s Chair, was named a Most Admired Leader by the Phoenix Business Journal. She was honored earlier this week at a virtual ceremony .

Cheap car insurance in Arizona

Richard C. Kraemer Professor of Finance Sreedhar Bharath answers whether car insurance companies have given consumers big enough refunds during the coronavirus pandemic.

How changes in defense spending impact Arizona's economy

KJZZ's The Show talked with Professor of Economics Dennis Hoffman about how the incoming Biden administration will look at defense spending once it takes office in the new year.

Experts weigh in on current job market trends

Agribusiness expert shares what skills will be more important when young graduates enter the workforce in the coming years.