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A former Foxconn executive tries to explain what went wrong in Wisconsin

Decoder with Nilay Patel

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The Foxconn Wisconsin Fiasco

This chapter examines the ambitious but ultimately failed Foxconn project in Wisconsin, intended to create high-tech manufacturing jobs. It highlights the initial excitement, the subsequent disillusionment among local employees, and the complex factors contributing to the project's shortcomings. The discussion encompasses insights from the book 'Flying Eagle' and explores the broader implications of political and market dynamics on the venture.

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