W. P. Carey News and Headlines

Top Experts to Deliver 2010 Economic Forecasts for U.S. and Arizona: W. P. Carey School & JPMorgan Chase Host 46th Annual Event

Erin.Concors@asu.edu — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

Though the recession may officially be over, Americans are still worried about unemployment, debt and making it through continued tough times. Top economic experts will offer up their 2010 forecasts for Arizona and the nation at the Valley's largest and most trusted economic event. The 46th Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon, co-sponsored by Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business Department of Economics and JPMorgan Chase, will be held Dec. 2.

Protecting Your Information Online: New ASU Research Lab Will Focus On Data Privacy Worldwide

Erin.Concors@asu.edu — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

Do you worry about the safety of the information you enter online when shopping or paying bills? Are you concerned that your employer has stored your social security number in the company's systems? A new research group at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is dedicated to making sure businesses know how to protect your data and implement the needed measures.

Big Challenges Remain for Phoenix-area Housing Market

Erin.Concors@asu.edu — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

Though the number of home resales in the Phoenix-area housing market is actually higher than normal for this time of year, foreclosures still appear to be driving the market. The latest Realty Studies report from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University shows two-thirds of the activity in the Valley housing market remained foreclosure-related in October, and the current recovery is full of challenges.

New H1N1 Survey Reveals Arizonans' Flu Season Plans

Erin.Concors@asu.edu — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

Arizonans are gearing up for more H1N1 activity this flu season, and a new survey reveals how much they really know about the virus and how they're preparing for its spread. The survey of more than 700 Arizona households was designed and analyzed by faculty and students from the School of Health Management and Policy at the W. P. Carey School of Business, the Decision Theater at the Global Institute of Sustainability, and the School of Public Affairs at Arizona State University.

County Health Officials Use New Software to Help Allocate H1N1 Vaccine across the Phoenix Area

Erin.Concors@asu.edu — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

H1N1 is now widespread in all but two states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Arizona health officials are working hard to make sure those who most need the vaccine are able to get it. In the Phoenix area, Maricopa County public health officials are using an innovative new software program from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University to help them quickly determine where to send vaccine doses as they come into the state.

W. P. Carey School to Dedicate New Scottsdale Location

Erin.Concors@asu.edu — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST

The challenging job market is prompting many people to go back to school to improve their skills and invest in education. The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is making it even easier to get a part-time MBA with the opening of a new Scottsdale location. The school already offers one of the best part-time MBA programs in the country, with an evening MBA program ranked "Top 25" in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

ASU Study: Phoenix-area Home Prices Up in All Regions

Erin.Concors@asu.edu — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST

For the first time since 2007, average home prices went up in all regions of the Phoenix area from one month to the next. A new report from the W. P. Carey School of Business shows a slight increase of 2 percent Valleywide from June to July.

"Financial Times" Ranks W. P. Carey School of Business Among World's Best Executive MBA Programs

Erin.Concors@asu.edu — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST

The "Financial Times," one of the world's leading business publications, ranks the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University high on its new list of the world's best executive MBA programs. The school's program in China comes in at No. 41 on this year's list, ahead of all other EMBA offerings from Arizona universities.

2/3 of Phoenix-area Housing Market Activity = Foreclosures or Foreclosure Resales

Erin.Concors@asu.edu — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST

Two-thirds of the Phoenix-area homes that changed owners last month were either new foreclosures or resales of properties that had recently been foreclosures. The latest Realty Studies report from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University explains a recovery can't really be established until foreclosure-related activity is not the dominant force in the Valley housing market.

Top Business Leaders to Be Recognized with High ASU Honor: New Members of W. P. Carey School Homecoming Hall of Fame

Erin.Concors@asu.edu — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST

For their significant contributions to our economy and community, two top business executives will be honored as new members of the W. P. Carey School of Business Homecoming Hall of Fame this month. They will join an elite group of previous inductees, including leaders from the American Red Cross, Honeywell, Motorola, PayPal, Wells Fargo Bank and the Arizona Diamondbacks.