Working Paper No. 83, The New Focus on Mexico

This inquiry seeks to establish that China’s falling into unfavorable relations with Washington has contributed to a new focus on Mexico. China’s aggressively competing with America for technological supremacy has indeed elicited a U.S. response. Over recent years and months, the U.S. has implemented a host of measures intended to mitigate China’s competition. Along with disruptions to the supply chain and growing political concerns, company leaders have found it increasingly difficult to continue manufacturing in China. Relatedly, investment flows are streaming towards Mexico in what is now termed as “nearshoring.” This tendency comes with a set of workable challenges. With forecasts for Mexico’s improving economy comes much speculation regarding to the nation and its distinct regions. This includes the potential for declines in migration into the U.S.

The sound of one chip clapping : Yamaha and FM synthesis

Includes bibliographical references (p. 29).Robert Johnstone

Tech Sanctions Against Russia: Turning the West's Assumptions Into Lessons

The West assumed that its unprecedented tech sanctions would be the response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine that would hurt the country most. While their impact took different routes than expected, Russia has been forced to scale back its goals for technological advancement and become more dependent on third countries than ever. As Russia is preparing to wage a protracted war, the EU must make unity and coordination on tech among its member states and partners its ongoing priority. Implementing the restrictive measures and closing loopholes is essential

The Light and Sound Fantastic

Trapping coherent light on a microchip is old hat-LED lasers underpin our high-tech world. Now a chip-compatible component developed at Caltech also traps coherent sound. Who knows where a marriage of the two might lead

The Caltech Electronic Nose Project

Caltech scientists build an artificial nose, using things you may already have around the house

Geopolitics of Semiconductor Supply Chains: The Case of TSMC, US-China-Taiwan Relations, and the COVID-19 Crisis

As the demand for more advanced forms of technology continues to grow, so does the global importance and reliance on semiconductors. This research paper examines the impact of semiconductor shortages on both consumer and military production, as well as the geopolitical implications embedded within the global supply chain. The paper begins by providing an overview of semiconductors, the global semiconductor market, and the impact of COVID-19 on the industry’s supply chain. It also discusses the importance of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in the industry and its role in addressing semiconductor shortages. Next, the paper discusses the impact of semiconductor shortages on the production of consumer goods such as smartphones, laptops, and automobiles. The US-China trade war and further geopolitical tensions between the US, China, and Taiwan have significantly disrupted the semiconductor supply chain, leading to shortages and price increases for consumer electronics industries. The paper also examines recent government intervention within high technology industries and specifically the semiconductor sector aimed at addressing the shortages faced during the pandemic and provides case studies of key companies affected by the semiconductor shortage. The paper then examines the impact of semiconductor shortages on military technology production, such as advanced weapons and communications systems. The disruptions in the semiconductor supply chain have highlighted the importance of semiconductor manufacturing in national security and the geopolitical implications of these disruptions. The paper discusses the impact of US-China-Taiwan geopolitical tensions on the semiconductor supply chain for military technology production, evaluates key national interests and their reactions to shortages, and provides case studies for affected countries. The paper has an overall lens of focusing on the geopolitical implications of US-China-Taiwan relations on the semiconductor industry and the role of other countries. It also upholds the sustainability focused value criterion of ensuring fair and reliable semiconductor distribution for fostering a stable and secure global supply chain. It provides future scenarios for the semiconductor industry and how past events and legislation will be either effective or ineffective in managing future supply chain issues. The paper highlights the role and need for international cooperation to address semiconductor distribution and the industry’s geopolitical implications. In conclusion, the following research provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of semiconductor shortages on both consumer goods and military technology production and their geopolitical implications. It provides an analysis and further recommendations of government policies and interventions to address shortages and their implications and suggests future research in the field of semiconductor geopolitics. As technology continues to advance, the importance of semiconductors will only grow, making the understanding of the global supply chain and the tensions it raises even more critical

Mustang Daily, October 31, 1995

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/studentnewspaper/5917/thumbnail.jp

The Effects of Technological Changes on Employment

In this Thesis, I study the effects of Technological Changes on employment in a literature review. I present the features technological changes have and how human labor and technology interact in the labor markets. I will answer the question if technological changes cause unemployment by studying David Autor and James Bessen’s models on worker’s skill acquiring decision within occupations and the theory of industry and occupation-specific demand elasticities. The models viewed in this Thesis are quite mathematical but they will offer a decent insight on the labor force behavior. The theory behind industry and occupation-specific demand elasticities is definitely abstract but it manages to explain the main effects of occupation and industry-specific matters on technology affected employment. Finally, I present an outlook of the effects that the digitalization might have on employment

The BG News October 4, 1995

The BGSU campus student newspaper October 4, 1995. Volume 78 - Issue 26https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/6894/thumbnail.jp