Economics roundtable: Three local economists take a look back at the 2019 economy, make predictions

Dennis Hoffman, director of the L. William Seidman Research Institute, and Mark Stapp, executive director of the Master of Real Estate Development program, share their expert economic opinions.

ASU research confirms the transformative power of second chances

Findings from the Seidman Research Institute show the impact on program participants, families, and state of Arizona.

Gender gap in grade-change requests

New research by Professor of Economics Basit Zafar and his co-author finds male college students are more likely to ask for grade changes.

Boeing and the economy, more tariffs, and coronavirus contagion

In The Wall Street Journal's newsletter on the economy, they're reading Professor of Economics Basit Zafar and his co-author's working paper, "Ask and You Shall Receive? Gender Differences in Regrades in College."

Arizona is getting a raise: New year brings an increase in the minimum wage

The wage hike of $12 an hour is a 9% increase from the $11 an hour that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2019. It's also the fourth consecutive annual increase.

Report: Almost one-third of Arizona jobs at risk due to automation

According to a report by Kempler Industries, Arizona could lose 28% of its workforce, or 782,150 jobs, to automation.

College football championship may be an economic Super Bowl for Louisiana

When Arizona hosted the championship game in Glendale in 2016, a study by the Seidman Research Institute indicated that the estimated economic impact was more than $273 million.

Economists talk tariffs, trade wars, and U.S. expansion

Hear about the slower yet strong economy from national and regional experts who spoke at the 56th Annual ASU Economic Forecast Luncheon on Dec. 11, 2019, at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Arizona Democrats' claim about GOP trade policy and rising grocery prices doesn't add up

Professor of Economics Bart Hobijn says the Consumer Price Index may be a better way to measure supermarket cost trends.

2019 Economic Forecast Luncheon

National and local speakers unveil what’s in store for the year ahead.