The country’s minimum wage has not been raised since 2009, it’s been up to the states to decide
How did the concept of minimum wage start? And has it always been seen as constitutional? An ASU economist shares more on the history of minimum wage with Arizona PBS.
How legal sports betting will be good for Arizona's economy
We’re less than a month away from the official rollout of legalized sports betting in Arizona, transforming the way sports bettors in the Valley will wager on competitive games.
Domestic inflation increases to 5% amid supply chain issues
Concerns continue over inflation as prices for everything from used cars and trucks to computers, shoes and furniture are all on the increase. ASU economist Lee McPheters talks about this inflation and its possible impact on Arizona.
Valley police, health care, food industries short on help
The pandemic disruption in the job market left some industries changed forever. Recovery means bonuses and new opportunities for those looking for work.
One in three U.S. workers changed or lost jobs in last year
Throughout the past year, there has been a historically high level of churn, or rate of change.
Safer shopping: Scottsdale mother invents recyclable shopping cart liner
ASU Economist Dennis Hoffman talks about the importance of consumer behaviors and shopping patterns after the pandemic.
ASU economist believes price increases should slow down soon as country comes back from pandemic
ASU Economist Dennis Hoffman is not surprised to see current inflation and believes it should get better in the next few months.
ASU forecast: Strong Arizona economic rebound in progress with no housing bubble growing
The U.S. economy has rebounded substantially from the steep recession during last year's second quarter, and Economist Dennis Hoffman is hopeful.
The booming U.S. recovery is leaving some communities completely behind
With a robust and growing construction industry, the recovery of Hispanic neighborhoods in the Phoenix metro region is relatively strong.
Popular Goodyear brewery cuts menu in half due to lack of staff
ASU Professor of Economics Lee Mcpheters projects consumer spending will continue to rise as restrictions die down statewide.