How the Global Computer Chip Shortage Happened

This video covers what semiconductors are, why they are so important to the global economy, and how their current shortage came to be. It also addresses American and Chinese efforts to become more independent in their manufacturing of semiconductors.

Discussion Questions

1. How were the supply bottlenecks that currently exist in the semiconductor market created?
2. Do you think the Covid pandemic is responsible for the chip shortage, or did it just amplify existing problems with the supply chain?