Direction de la Science, de la technologie et de l'innovation
Vulnerabilities in the semiconductor supply chain
Semiconductors are a critical input into a wide range of downstream industries, including
the wider information communications technology industry, electronics and motor vehicles.
Semiconductor shortages can have large adverse effects on output in these industries,
with ripple effects on the broader economy, as highlighted by recent supply chain
disruptions. This paper maps cross-country and cross-sectoral dependencies in the
semiconductor value chain based on new OECD Inter-Country Input-Output data that allow
to analyse the semiconductor industry separately from the wider computer and electronics
value chain. It further discusses policy options to reduce the economic consequences
of shocks to the semiconductor value chain while preserving the benefits of global
sourcing.
Available from June 19, 2023
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