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Semiconductors: Etching the new map of strategic supply

As geopolitics shift, more countries are wooing semiconductor manufacturers to enhance resilience. At the same time, demand for advanced semiconductors continues to grow.

Dysregulation and the economics of AI policy

One of the great privileges of working in economic consulting is the opportunity to see the same issue from many different perspectives. Over the past year, I've had conversations with technology companies on topics ranging from AI governance and copyright to data regulation, digital competition, and semiconductor…

Biopharma R&D: The evolving formula for discovery and development

Innovation after innovation is advancing the biopharmaceutical industry, enabling better treatment of complex diseases. The industry has historically made its home in Europe and the United States, but that’s changing.

From access to assets: How early-life wealth building can shape economic mobility

Investing in children’s financial futures can narrow disparities and expand opportunity. Different scenarios for the new 530A accounts, also known as Trump Accounts, highlight the factors that can shape its impact.