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127 - Sunk Cost: The US. Navy's Shipbuilding Crisis

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Contrasting Shipbuilding Strategies: US vs China

This chapter examines the differing shipbuilding approaches of the United States and China, focusing on the integration of military and commercial production in China versus the separation in the US. It discusses the implications of these strategies for national security, efficiency, and industry growth, highlighting the challenges faced by the US Navy amid China's rising capabilities. The chapter also explores the close relationship between China's state-controlled shipbuilder CSSC and government influence, contrasting it with the more autonomous operations of US firms.

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