Arizona’s economy is one of the best in the nation right now, but our state is also being hit hardest by inflation. The Valley’s prices are feeling an 11% hit, with the national average at 8%.
And though the unemployment rate is very low, a number of industries — including tourism and hospitality and restaurants — are still having a challenging time attracting new employees. How will this affect us in the short-term future?
To explore that, The Show spoke with economist Jim Rounds of Rounds Consulting.