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A supply chain management professor of practice warned that efforts to strengthen the supply chain, such as diversifying sources and manufacturing to other countries, automation, larger inventories, more complete risk analysis will widen the gap between large and small businesses.

Although the economy is expected to gradually improve beginning in July, the unemployment rate in the Valley will still be in at nearly 10% by December.

Employment data needs to be accurate and up-to-date, but most traditional economic statistics, such as those for the labor market, fall short because they are reported with an extremely slow response.

Governor Doug Ducey's stay-at-home order officially expired on May 15. What will the Valley's new way of life look like? Arizona PBS asked Professor of Economics Dennis Hoffman.

E-commerce has become more popular over the past few years, and COVID-19 has sped up consumer's desire to shop online even more.

Arizona State University economists say the state’s economic slide due to the coronavirus pandemic will last for months but be followed by a quick rebound that results in recovery by early 2021.

As some retailers close down permanently due to COVID-19, the future of malls in America may never look the same. A supply chain management professor of practice shares how they'll have to adjust and adapt to a new shopping experience moving forward.

When will Arizona's economy recover from the pandemic? Economics professors predicted a recession of three to nine months at an annual forecasting webinar presented by the Economic Club of Phoenix.

The job market is difficult to understand without accurate data. An ASU economist's workforce surveys are more current than the government’s — and more frightening.

As the state of Arizona reopens, the road to recovery is filled with many unknown factors. Professor of Economics Dennis Hoffman shares his insight on the future economic outlook for Valley businesses.