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Bringing manufacturing back to the US requires political will, but success hinges on training American workers

  • Written by Amitrajeet A. Batabyal, Distinguished Professor, Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, & Interim Head, Department of Sustainability, Rochester Institute of Technology
imageGeopolitics is a significant consideration in the manufacture of computer chips. Michael Dziedzic for Unsplash, CC BY-ND

Supply chain disruptions during COVID-19 brought to light how interdependent nations are when it comes to manufacturing. The inability of the U.S. to produce such needed goods as test kits and personal protective equipment during...

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