Co-founder of State Forty Eight talks about representing Arizona

Michael Spangenberg accepted the 2019 Spirit of Enterprise Award at the Economic Club of Phoenix luncheon on Nov. 13.

Slowing GDP growth but no recession

The most accurate economic forecaster Sam Kahan of ACT Research delivered his 2020 economic forecast at the 2019 Lawrence R. Klein Award reception.

U.S.-Mexico tomato trade war faces a crucial deadline on Monday

A study released earlier this year by Arizona State University economists — and commissioned by a trade association representing importers of Mexican tomatoes — showed how the prices of most varieties of tomatoes would spike if Mexican imports fell by half.

Supermarkets near home, fast-food along commute tied to obesity

A new study found that people with more grocery stores close to home and workers who pass more fast-food restaurants on their commute have higher odds of being overweight or obese.

Fast-food outlets on commuter routes may fuel obesity crisis

A new study by Clinical Assistant Professor of Economics Adriana Dornelles finds a link between the number of restaurants and higher BMI.

Study: Your commute may be making you fat

A new study by Clinical Assistant Professor of Economics Adriana Dornelles found a link between body mass index and the presence of fast-food restaurants along a person's commute.

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.

Are fears about a recession warranted?

Hear from the most accurate economic forecaster Sam Kahan of ACT Research.

Gain insights from top leaders into their successful business strategies

The Economic Club of Phoenix, hosted by the W. P. Carey School of Business, announces 2019-20 speaker lineup.

Ducey is cheerleader-in-chief for the state economy. Is his enthusiasm justified?

Economists share a clearer picture of Arizona's economic strides, including Research Professor of Economics Lee McPheters, who is the director of the JPMorgan Chase Economic Outlook Center.