How does Arizona compare with other states for manufacturing? New study looks at sector
A manufacturing study by Ball State University of Indiana might be underestimating Arizona's status as a desirable business location, according to Professor of Economics Dennis Hoffman.
A manufacturing study by Ball State University of Indiana might be underestimating Arizona's status as a desirable business location, according to Professor of Economics Dennis Hoffman.
In this story published Sept. 1, 2020, in The Arizona Republic:
It seems that there is considerable interest among manufacturing firms (in Arizona). The study's assessment of the quality and availability of the local manufacturing labor force also seemed pessimistic. Arizona has ranked among the top 20 states for percentage job growth over the past five years.
– Professor of Economics Dennis Hoffman, who's the director of the L. Seidman Research Institute
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