But the jobs aren't the only nor primary benefit. Don't forget that TSMC was essentially a government enterprise when it started. Be cynical if you want, but

But the jobs aren't the only nor primary benefit. Don't forget that TSMC was essentially a government enterprise when it started. Be cynical if you want, but the one thing that has a 0% track record of effective results is calling every government function wasteful, corrupt, and untrustworthy and responding by dismantling government institutions and investments.