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Costs expected to increase for spring break flights amid war in Iran

A W. P. Carey economist weighs in on how rising jet fuel costs, driven by the ongoing war, push expenses higher.

Iran conflict could drive up the cost of gas and goods

An ASU supply chain expert explains how a potential military conflict in Iran could affect the U.S. economy.

Oil prices spike; gas costs could follow

A W. P. Carey supply chain expert describes how rising oil disruptions and shipping delays are triggering a global domino effect, threatening to spike Arizona gas prices and increase the cost of everyday groceries.

The AI knowledge trap: How artificial intelligence can cause businesses to lose their knowledge

A new ASU study warns that over-reliance on AI can erode human expertise, ultimately degrading AI quality.

Trump's global tariffs; ICE detention facility in Surprise; Arizona's non-lawyer-owned firms

ASU experts discuss the economic implications of global tariffs on inflation, small businesses, and the domestic supply chain.

How sensors and smart robots could transform the way Arizona mines critical minerals

ASU and Freeport-McMoRan join forces to modernize domestic copper mining by boosting operational efficiency and improving employee retention and training.

Ripple effects of war in Iran could hit your grocery bills soon

ASU supply chain expert says oil disruptions won't just hit drivers at the pump; they could drive up costs across the entire economy.

ASU's AI playbook: new degrees, new tools, and a mandate for every professor

W. P. Carey Dean Ohad Kadan's four-part strategy will infuse AI into curriculum, teaching, research, and operations to help the business school reach its goal of becoming "a leader among business schools in the application of AI."

AI + human intelligence = new skillsets for SCM leaders

Organizations that adopt 'human-in-the-loop' artificial intelligence systems are more likely to succeed than those that exclusively invest in technology, says a W. P. Carey supply chain expert.

A look at the downside to employee loyalty

While unpaid overtime and skipped breaks might be seen as morally acceptable or acts of dedication to a company, they can also lead to wage exploitation, says a W. P. Carey management expert.