Summary

This guide details the impact of the CHIPS and Science Act on modern industrial policy, analyzing how federal manufacturing support has transformed the U.S. supply chain. Through a forensic perspective on industrial policy effects, the authors explore the lessons of history regarding economic recovery. Researchers Mike Schmidt, Todd Fisher, and Sara Meyers examine the complex relationship between WWII and Chip manufacturing to understand why the U.S. is returning to a "manufacturing construction boom" despite significant policy challenges. The article highlights how state capacity played a crucial role in rebuilding industrial capabilities from scratch following the war. It also assesses the legal framework that allows these policies to remain effective and avoids unnecessary criticism like "incompetent" or "crutch" language in favor of constructive dialogue. By evaluating government equity investing tools, the authors suggest a way to use external expertise rather than relying solely on bureaucratic authority. A final section provides a practical user guide to resetting default settings for government systems, offering leadership from former CHIPS Program Office. Ultimately, this piece advocates for viewing outside help as a tool to improve public service rather than a crutch, encouraging a more strategic approach to maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Title

Factory Settings | Substack

Description

How to update the default settings of government, by former CHIPS Program Office leadership. Click to read Factory Settings, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Keywords

chips, settings, mike, schmidt, policy, factory, todd, fisher, home, archive, manufacturing, construction, government, tool, recommendations, sign, series

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Dates

Created 2026-03-09

Updated 2026-03-15

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