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Industrial policy covers measures that favour particular sectors or technologies — grants, tax credits, public procurement and research funding.

How it works

Supporters cite security, climate goals and market failures that leave strategic investment underprovided.

Governments are again using targeted support to build domestic industries. The tools are old; the debate is lively.

What to watch

Critics warn of picking losers, subsidy races between countries and capture by special interests. Design and evaluation are key.

Key concepts

  • Industrial policy
  • Manufacturing

Topics

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