The rise in the minimum wage has been debated in the Valley and around the country with some arguing that it hurts small businesses and others arguing that it's essential for workers at the bottom to make ends meet.

Where is the Valley still struggling? Where is there hope on the horizon? Rebound Arizona turned to a W. P. Carey economist to see what 2021 looks like amid the pandemic.

David Roberts of smart transportation leader Verra Mobility to speak at Economic Club of Phoenix event, hosted by the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.

In a national study by labor-analytics firm Emsit, metro Phoenix is ranked top again by its ability to attract and retain high-quality workers and other economic-development factors. However, Maricopa County still has issues, according to an ASU economist.

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.

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.

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.

Speakers from across the country and region share what's in store for the year ahead at the 57th annual ASU/PNC Bank Economic Forecast Luncheon.

The economy continues to struggle due to the pandemic with consumer anxiety a major factor in holding back the recovery.

Most people don't know the recession shapes. President Donald Trump has described the country’s economic recovery as V-shaped, whereas Vice President Joe Biden has called it a K-shape. Professor of Economics Dennis Hoffman agrees with the latter and explains why.