Research

National forecast: 2015 brings steady uptick — focus on pensions

Business writer John S. Kiernan included insights from the W. P. Carey School’s Nobel Laureate and economist, Edward Prescott, in a wrap up of 2015 economic predictions.

How you can prevent a Sony hack in your small business

Facing a security breach in your small business can be a daunting task to contain. Sidnee Peck, Director for the Center for Entrepreneurship, provides helpful tips to prevent this from occurring.

Year in review: Department of Supply Chain Management

2014 was an important year for the Department of Supply Chain Management. Read about the people, programs and research that makes it a top-ranked program.

Phoenix real estate market closing 2014 on a slow note

There has been little change in the Greater Phoenix real estate market for the last year, and the October numbers show a continuation of the trend, according to Mike Orr, director of the Center for Real Estate Theory and Practice at the W. P. Carey School of Business.

CAPS Research: Sourcing supply chain insights

After nearly three decades, CAPS Research remains the go-to source for supply chain management research and benchmarking, examining the current issues that affect industry. This year CAPS has a new leadership team dedicated to accelerating the center’s responsiveness to business needs.

Entrepreneur-focused events can boost your company

Arizona has truly become a blossoming support system for businesses of all sizes and stages. Here are Sidnee Peck's three suggestions to help you find the right event for your needs.

Gratitude: A new approach

Gratitude has an application that goes far beyond thanking someone for what they've done. Implementing gratitude in your life can make it all that much more satisfying.

How forums and photos sell goods online

What stops browsers from becoming buyers online? Product uncertainty could be the culprit.

More is less? In health insurance markets, more is more

Conventional wisdom says choosing from large numbers of options is overwhelming. Scholars call this “choice overload,” and declare that it hinders good decision-making: when faced with many options, we take a stab in the dark or simply walk away.