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Industrial Policy for the United States : Winning the Competition for Good Jobs and High-Value Industries by Ian Fletcher and Marc Fasteau (2024, Hardcover)

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By Fasteau, Marc; Fletcher, Ian. Industrial Policy for the United States: Winning the Competition for Good Jobs and High-Value Industries.

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PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-101009243071

ISBN-139781009243070

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Book TitleIndustrial Policy for the United States : Winning the Competition for Good Jobs and High-Value Industries

Number of Pages500 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicIndustrial Management, Economics / General

Publication Year2024

IllustratorYes

GenreBusiness & Economics

AuthorIan Fletcher, Marc Fasteau

FormatHardcover

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LCCN2025-417869

Dewey Edition23

Reviews'Without a doubt this is the most definitive analysis of industrial policy ever written. For anyone interested in industrial policy and its implications for the economy, this is the perfect source and a real triumph!' Barry Bluestone, Northeastern University, 'The authors demolish the illusion that our post-WWII economic dominance was the result of the private sector on its own developing and commercializing technologies from the underlying science. They address the need for a multi-pronged growth policy targeting a portfolio of high technologies with a market focus. They rightly advocate investment in R&D, capital formation, labor upskilling, and technological infrastructure, and address the quasi-public-good nature of much of this investment, necessitating a combined government-industry approach. Although recent legislation offers hope for such reforms, the jury is still out, making this book very timely.' Gregory Tassey, Economic Policy Research Center, University of Washington, 'The authors provide enormous background, case studies, and analysis about how to implement strong trade and industrial policies to restore America's leadership in innovation and manufacturing - and the good jobs that come with it. This should be required reading for any policymaker working to increase America's productive capacity and strengthen our supply chains.' Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Trade, House Ways and Means Committee, 'A well-written, well-reasoned, and remarkably thorough case for a much more vigorous and targeted industrial policy. It correctly argues that markets alone will not optimize output from the most valuable industries because of significant market failures. Its detailed, well-articulated proposal for a specific 'Industrial Policy for the United States' should give free-market acolytes pause and progressives ammunition in the battle for an industrial revival.' Jeffrey Fuhrer, Non-Resident Fellow, Brookings Institution, Foundation Fellow at the Eastern Bank Foundation, 'America needs a new economic consensus to overthrow decades of industrial decline and subservience to Communist China. This book lays the intellectual groundwork for that consensus-one that would make for a stronger, more prosperous nation. It couldn't come at a better time.''America needs a new economic consensus to overthrow decades of industrial decline and subservience to Communist China. This book lays the intellectual groundwork for that consensus-one that would make for a stronger, more prosperous nation. It couldn't come at a better time.' Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), 'Industrial Policy for the United States is truly impressive. While readers may disagree with some of its recommendations, almost all will find its documentation of the practice over the last three centuries a source of valuable historical perspective. And its assessments of past successes and failures-overseas and in the US-will be helpful to policymakers in a world where industrial policy is likely to become de rigueur.' Willy Shih, Robert & Jane Cizik Baker Foundation Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School, 'Fasteau and Fletcher have assembled an extraordinarily comprehensive work on industrial history and strategy. It should be a must-read for policy makers. It is an impressive and insightful exploration and analysis of not just America's industrial past, present and future, but of how its competencies compare to the rest of the world. Moreover, the authors have compiled such a tremendous amount of data in making their case that this book will serve as an essential go-to reference book for years to come.' Ira Moskowitz, CEO, Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute; former VP and General Manager, US Operations, Analog Devices Inc., 'So much economic analysis and controversy misses the real heart of our current crisis - America's industries, especially manufacturing - and why they keep losing ground to foreign competitors. This book finally gives a complete picture of what went wrong and what we can do about it. I especially appreciated the discussion of how the development and deployment of innovations depends on not only the private sector, but also on crucial, under-appreciated programs like the Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Manufacturing USA. If American industry is to convincingly recover its formerly world-leading position, this country will need to support every step of the innovation pipeline, not just pure science and defense-oriented technologies, across the entire industrial spectrum.' Carroll Thomas, Former Director, Manufacturing Extension Partnership, 'Industrial Policy for the United States in an indispensable guide for CEOs-multinationals to small and medium sized manufacturers-for understanding and taking full advantage of America's return to industrial policy. Equally valuable, it is also a guide to what US business should ask of our government to help them succeed against Chinese and other foreign competition. The book convincingly rebuts the 'leave everything to the market' arguments against industrial policy and quantifies the horrific damage done to our businesses, workers, and national security during our decades-long pursuit of the free trade mirage. It explains-in theory and through country and industry case studies-why government support of US innovation and manufacturing, the strategic use of tariffs to ensure that things are made as well as invented here, and ending the overvaluation of the dollar are ALL necessary for sustained success. The final chapter is a comprehensive, wellthought-out and coherent set of policy recommendations for US government action. This book should be required reading for every policymaker in Washington.' Dan DiMicco, Former Chairman and CEO, Nucor Corporation, 'There has been a global trend of policymakers drifting away from laissez faire and free trade, because of various reasons. And that story has not been explained rigorously enough by most books and research papers that exist today. This in-depth treatise on Industrial Policy fills in this huge gap in a scintillating manner with references and explanations from across the world. The book provides the readers with intellectual ammunition needed to contrast and compare various policy pathways and their potential impact on industries.' Badri Narayanan, Former Head, Trade and Commerce, NITI Aayog, Lead Trade Advisor to PM Narendra Modi, 'This timely book's in-depth examination of industrial policy's constructive dynamic explains what it is and why it is so urgently needed now. More than just an engaging current read, its value as a relevant resource ensures its lasting place on the shelves of economists, academics, policy makers, and anyone hoping to successfully participate in the new economic environment.' Chris Gallagher, IP Watchdog.com, 'Truly impressive. While readers may disagree with some of its recommendations, almost all will find its documentation of the practice over the last three centuries a source of valuable historical perspective. And its assessments of past successes and failures - overseas and in the US - will be helpful to policymakers in a world where industrial policy is likely to become de rigueur.' Willy Shih, Harvard Business School, 'Without a doubt this is the most definitive analysis of industrial policy ever written. For anyone interested in industrial policy and its implications for the economy, this is the perfect source and a real triumph!' Barry Bluestone, Professor Emeritus of Public Policy and Urban Affairs, Russell B. and Andree B. Stearns Trustee Professor of Political Economy, Northeastern University, 'This is an indispensable guide for CEOs - of multinationals on down - for understanding and taking advantage of America's return to industrial policy. It rebuts the 'leave everything to the market' argument, quantifying the horrific damage done to America's businesses, workers, and national security by pursuit of the free trade mirage. Its comprehensive, well-thought-out, and coherent policy recommendations should be required reading for every policymaker.' Dan DiMicco, Former Chairman and CEO, Nucor, 'The fight to control tomorrow's strategic industries will not be determined by market forces but by industrial policy. This superb and timely book explains why and how America must act if it is to be a major player in the world's industrial future.' Stewar Paterson, Author, China, Trade and Power: Why the West's Economic Engagement Has Failed, 'Research, discussion, and policy initiatives advocating industrial policy for the US is spreading in wake of the failure of neoliberal doctrines to deliver inclusive growth and technological leadership. Fasteau and Fletcher's seminal contribution advances this agenda and paves the way for a proactive commonsensical set of industrial policies.' John Komlos, Professor Emeritus of Economics and Economic History, University of Munich, 'A strong, vibrant manufacturing sector is critical to the future prosperity of the United States and its workers. The authors provide enormous background, case studies, and analysis about how to implement strong trade and industrial policies to restore America's leadership in innovation and manufacturing - and the good jobs that come with it. Even the most controversial policy recommendations are worthy of review and consideration, no matter your position on trade policies. This should be required reading for any policymaker working to increase America's productive capacity and strengthen our supply chains.' Earl Blumenauer, 'America needs a new economic consensus to overthrow decades of industrial decline and subservience to Communist China. This book lays the intellectual groundwork for that consensus-one that would make for a stronger, more prosperous nation. It couldn't come at a better time.''America needs a new economic consensus to overthrow decades of industrial decline and subservience to Communist China. This book lays the intellectual groundwork for that consensus-one that would make for a stronger, more prosperous nation. It couldn't come at a better time.' Marco Rubio, 'If America and its democratic allies are to recover the economic and strategic bulk lost over the last four decades, elected officials and policymakers will need a plan. No longer can they blindly put their hopes in the abstractions of free-market ideology. They must have industrial policy tethered to the reality of strategic competition. Our strategic rivals are embracing industrial policy to our detriment; we must respond. This excellent book lights the way ahead.' Andrew Hastie, Member of Parliament, Commonwealth of Australia and Shadow Minister for Defence, 'This book illuminates the path through the complexities and escalating costs of industry and advanced manufacturing, where current US policy is insufficient. Presenting a detailed plan and advocating for a whole-of-government industrial policy, it offers essential guidance for students and policymakers to navigate and shape the future of American industry.' David Bourne, Principal Scientist, Robotics, Carnegie Mellon Associate Director, Manufacturing Futures Institute, 'Industrial policy is back. This started in America under President Joe Biden. But Trump is doubling down, with tariffs. To understand this, look at a striking new book called Industrial Policy for the United States by Marc Fasteau and Ian Fletcher.' Gillian Tett, The Financial Times, 'State ownership and control of industry have failed, as has leaving everything to the market. Instead, governments need judicious and evidence based industrial policies. This book makes a brilliant case for same, combining strategic guidance by the state with the innovative potential of competitive enterprise. Everyone who cares about our economic future should read this.' Geoffrey M. Hodgson, Emeritus Professor of Economics, Loughborough University, Editor in Chief, Journal of Institutional Economics

Dewey Decimal338.973

Table Of ContentPreface; Introduction; Part I. The Underlying Economics: 1. Why the free market can't do everything; 2. The dynamics of advantageous industries; 3. The Industrial Policy Tool Kit; 4. Trade, currencies & industrial policy; Part II. Country Case Studies: 5. Japan: the first Asian miracle; 6. Korea: development despite turbulence; 7. China: pursuing economic hegemony through mercantilism; 8. Germany: the art of relationship capitalism; 9. France: the triumph & failures of the state; 10. Britain: no theory & little execution; 11. India: dysfunctional socialism, directionless capitalism; 12. Argentina: a dual cautionary tale; Part III. The Forgotten History: 13. The renaissance origins of industrial policy; 14. US industrial policy 1750-1865: developing a new nation; 15. US industrial policy 1866-1939: the highpoint of protectionism; 16. US industrial policy 1940-1973: the golden age of the us economy; 17. US industrial policy 1974-2007: doubling down on free markets; 18. US industrial policy 2008-present: the end of the old order; Part IV. Innovation as A System: 19. Governmentally supported innovations; 20. Federal science & technology programs; 21. Federal proactive innovation programs; 22. Industrial policy for advanced manufacturing; 23. Micro-governance of industrial policy; 24. The crisis of the American patent system; Part V. Industry Case Studies: 25. Automobiles: decline & a chance at revival; 26. Semiconductors, aviation & space: the military connection; 27. Robotics: a global industrial policy competition; 28. Nanotechnology: is America losing the future?; Part VI. Regional Cluster Case Studies: 29. The Massachusetts life sciences cluster; 30. The upstate New York semiconductor cluster; Recommendations: an industrial policy for the United States; Notes; Select bibliography; Index.

SynopsisThe U.S. is losing the competition for good jobs and high-value industries because most of Washington believes trade should be free, the dollar should float, and that innovation comes exclusively from the private sector. In this book, the authors make the bold case that these laissez-faire ideas have failed and that a robust industrial policy is the only way for America to remain prosperous and secure. Trump and Biden have enacted some of its elements, but it needs to be made systematic and comprehensive, including tariffs to protect key industries, a competitive exchange rate, and federal support for commercialization--not just invention--of new technologies. Timely, meticulously researched, and bipartisan, this impressive analysis replaces misunderstandings about industrial policy with lucid explanations of its underlying economic theory, the tools that implement it, and its successes (and failures) in America and abroad. It examines key industries of the past and future - steel, automobiles, television, semiconductors, space, aviation, robotics, and nanotechnology. It concludes with a realistic, actionable policy roadmap. A work of rigor and ambition, Industrial Policy for the United States is essential reading., The US can win good jobs and high-value industries with industrial policies that its competitors use now and America used in the past. America should combine tariffs, a competitive dollar, and support for innovation with a new emphasis on manufacturing. This book presents an alternative economics that supports this view.

LC Classification NumberHD3616.U47F3 2024