Maintaining Economic Flexibility: Policies to Revitalize the Semiconductor Industry.

Abstract

This paper discusses the competitive challenges facing U.S. semiconductor and electronics companies. It provides an overview of how the current competitive conditions developed and their effect on economic strength and national security. Policy alternatives are provided which suggest changes to existing law or tax codes, as well as trade positions. The areas of tax law, depreciation reforms, trade negotiation, export controls, personal savings, and industrial alliances are included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA262080

Entities

People

  • Eugene Hagewood

Organizations

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Capital Investments
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Electronics Industry
  • Fabrication
  • Federal Budgets
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Manufacturing
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Public Policy
  • Semiconductors
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Economics
  • International Relations and European Studies

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics