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How the world ran out of semiconductors

  • Written by Hamza Mudassir, Visiting Fellow in Strategy, Cambridge Judge Business School

There’s a global shortage in semiconductors, and it’s becoming increasingly serious. The US is currently reviewing of its supply of the technology, following a landmark executive order from President Joe Biden.

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