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Layoffs At Intel Could Impede Creation Of Arizona's 'Silicon Desert'

Intel’s decision to cut 560 jobs in the city of Chandler could have a dramatic impact on the Valley economy — or at least the goal of creating a “ Silicon Desert.”

Economist Dennis Hoffman, of the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, explained what the loss means for Arizona's technology industry.

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