About the Institute

Based on the vision of former Dean L. William Seidman, the Seidman Research Institute today serves as an essential link between the local, national and international business communities and the intellectual and creative resources of Arizona State University's nationally ranked school of business. From collecting and disseminating essential information about local economies to benchmarking industry practices to identifying emerging business research issues, the Seidman Research Institute's member centers have gained the recognition and respect of business practitioners and academics the world over.

The Seidman Research Institute became a reality in 1992. Its director is Dennis L. Hoffman, a professor of economics who also is associate dean for research and doctoral programs in the W. P. Carey School of Business. The staff of the Institute support its six research centers.