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Lessons from the 2001 Downturn

Published May 20, 2008 at 5:00 AM PDT

Liz Benston, business writer, LV Sun
... on a newly released study that argues that casino companies panicked and fired too many workers in the massive Strip tourism slump that followed the 9-11 attacks and the lessons to be learned from that experience in light of our current economic downturn.

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  • LV Sun: Liz Benston: Despite few layoffs, workers feel fear
  • LV Sun: Liz Benston: Layoffs not driven by downturn, casino says
  • LV Sun: Liz Benston: Post-9/11 cuts may have gone too far; Study suggests layoffs at casinos were overreaction

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