The CHIPS and Science Act: Why the USA Invests $52.7 Billion in Its Semiconductor Industry

In this blogpost on my publisher’s site, I explain why the US is making a massive investment in its semiconductor industry:

Whether in mobile phones, data centers, or cars – microchips are everywhere, and ongoing shortages affect countless industries worldwide. To boost innovation in the United States, Joe Biden recently signed the $280bn CHIPS and Science Act 2022, of which a large part, $52.7bn, is earmarked for the semiconductor industry. What justifies such an enormous government investment in one industry?

Image: “GF Wafer in production at Fab 8 in Malta, NY” courtesy of GlobalFoundries

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