Carnegie Mellon Students Assist GAO in Creating Semiconductor Incentives Inventory Post-CHIPS Act
A team from Carnegie Mellon University collaborated with the U.S. Government Accountability Office to develop a comprehensive inventory of state and local semiconductor incentives following the CHIPS and Science Act. Their analysis supports GAO in assessing federal investments' impact on advanced manufacturing and regional economic growth. The project revealed complexities in how state incentives correlate with semiconductor facility establishment, emphasizing the role of existing industry presence and workforce capacity.
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Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College students helped the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) develop a comprehensive inventory of semiconductor incentives after the CHIPS and Science Act.
This inventory aids GAO in evaluating the impact of $50 billion in federal semiconductor investments. The project revealed that state incentive spending does not directly correlate with the establishment of semiconductor facilities, highlighting complex factors such as industry presence and workforce capacity. The experience provided practical insights into public policy analysis, particularly under real-world constraints, including a federal government shutdown that limited communication.
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