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March 05, 2009

Business

09/04/08

Business:  ASU expert: World’s main energy source likely to change

Gerry Keim says high gas and oil prices are just part of a historic cycle needed for an upcoming shift of the world's main energy source to an alternative fuel.

08/27/08

Business:  New program offers "sustainable" business degree

A groundbreaking new degree program at the W. P. Carey School of Business will make it easier for business students to help their future companies utilize sustainability practices.

08/25/08

University | Business:  ASU study: 100-calorie packs make dieters eat more

According to an ASU study, people who want to lose weight should probably think twice about stocking up on 100-calorie mini-packs.

08/22/08

Business:  Publication ranks W. P. Carey School in top 25 again

U.S. News & World Report has listed ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business in the Top 25 "Best Business Programs" in its highly regarded annual rankings of American universities.

08/20/08

Business:  Foreclosures continue to rise in Greater Phoenix resale market

A total of 8,165 resale homes were recorded sold in July 2008, and June 2008 saw a recorded 7,840 resale home sales.

08/18/08

Business:  Study: Pondering mortality may lead to overeating

In a new study, ASU marketing professor Naomi Mandel say that people who are exposed to death-related images and ponder their own mortality tend to overeat.

07/25/08

Business:  ASU's Realty Studies releases June resale numbers

In June 2008, a total of 7,845 resale homes recorded sold in Maricopa County. This sales activity includes 3,275 recorded foreclosed home transactions and 4,565 traditional market transactions.

06/19/08

Business:  Greater Phoenix resale numbers gain from new investors, first-time buyers

May's 4,265 recorded traditional market transactions represent the best month of 2008 and the best since 4,570 homes were recorded sold in June 2007.

06/09/08

Business | Students | Sustainability and environment:  Students compete in business plan challenge

A team of four ASU undergraduates were chosen out of nine leading universities, to submit an environmentally-friendly business plan for the "Better Living Business Plan Challenge."

04/29/08

Business:  ASU study: Super Bowl generated $500 million for state

A study by a research team of business students is gauging Super Bowl XLII's economic impact on Arizona.