Research

Annual Economic Outlook: Thriving and likely to flourish into 2020

W. P. Carey's top experts answered questions about the state and nation at the Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon, presented by the Economic Club of Phoenix.

Test your economic smarts

Research Professor Lee McPheters challenged guests at the 13th Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon, sponsored by the Economic Club of Phoenix, to answer a set of questions about what's driving the local and national economy. Now it's your turn to answer.

Financial technology adds new link to supply chains

A new breed of financial institutions, called 'fintechs,' have emerged to help large buyers and their suppliers streamline the payment process and — as a big bonus — fund both parties’ needs for operating capital.

ASU researchers tackle ways to combat food waste

With the help of nearly $1 million in combined grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, faculty will spend time crunching the data and looking into ways to better provide for today’s needs and ensure that future demands can be met.

A beacon of reliability in the commercial aviation industry

Chairman and CEO of American Airlines Doug Parker was named the W. P. Carey 2019 Executive of the Year to recognize his leadership integrating US Airways and American Airlines and his strong support of the airline's employees.

Learning to differ

W. P. Carey professors are helping students learn to appreciate opposing viewpoints.

ASU professors' highly cited research shapes the future of business

Two W. P. Carey School faculty are among the world’s most influential scholars in their fields

Economics research addresses key issues across state, country

Research by W. P.  Carey economists, in particular, focuses on broad sectors of society, everything from education to water regulation to employment, and can inform and impact public policy from local to national levels.

Don't bet on holiday effect to boost market returns

New research by Geoffrey Smith, clinical associate professor of finance, proves there’s no such thing as the 'holiday effect,' which was thought to produce higher returns on the day before Christmas, New Year’s, and the other 10 stock market holidays.

Man vs. machines: Research aims to nix bot content online

Information systems professors uncover an approach that holds promise for faster and more accurate detection of virtual robots.