Research

The power of the U.S. dollar provides a ripe new view on tomato trade

Professors of Agribusiness Jeffrey Englin and Troy Schmitz and Research Professor Octavio Valdez-Lafarga revealed accusations of dumping by American agricultural groups coincided with the appreciation of United States currency against the Mexican peso.

What the EU and U.S. can teach each other about rural jobs

On both sides of the Atlantic, maintaining or increasing work in the countryside is a common goal for policymakers and economic development proponents. Professor of Agribusiness Ashok Mishra and his co-editors evaluate what types of policies can help.

She-jerk reaction: Wrongdoing prompts harsher judgment of women than men

New research by Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship David Welsh shows expectations of behavior drive many inequalities between males and females.

Industry-academic partnership advances semiconductor innovation in Phoenix

The ON Semiconductor Endowed Professorships at ASU are creating solutions to semiconductor industry challenges and developing the next generation of talent.

How companies engage in monitoring and molding policy

Associate Professor of Accountancy Jenny Brown and her co-authors provide a four-decade review of which, what, and how firms are engaging in tax-related corporate political activity.

The state of sustainable coffee

If you want a hot cup of java, you don't want a hot spot — activity within coffee's lifecycle that is identified as having a substantial environmental or social impact that is supported by significant evidence.

Connecting the dots

Professor of Marketing Ruth Bolton's research shows that businesses must integrate the digital, physical, and social realms to deliver stellar customer service.

Boys out of balance: What is driving the attainment gap in education?

Research by Associate Professor of Economics Esteban Aucejo and his co-author found that what shows up as a major racial discrepancy would be smaller if the level of participation in education between genders within race were more proportional.

Decoding the mystery of stock return anomalies

Clinical Associate Professor of Finance Geoffrey Smith and his co-author applied a rigorous test to 15 well-known market irregularities. Surprisingly, they found that five held water, bucking established economic theory.

Self-leadership in a hospital setting: A framework for addressing the demands of nurse managers

Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship Christopher Neck and his co-authors outline how observing and using social cognitive tools like self-talk, mental imagery, and being aware of one’s beliefs and assumptions creates a positive mindset for health care professionals to prosper in