Global Chip Shortage explained: Why Computer Chips Are So Expensive Right Now!

In 2021 Computer chips are more expensive than in the last years. Especially the price for a graphic card doubled or tripled. Why is that? What do a smartphone, a car, an MRI machine and a rice cooker have in common? They all rely on so-called semiconductors or “microchips”. And so do many other electronic devices. The problem: There’s a significant global chip shortage. Due to Covid-19, worldwide production is far behind projections. That has severe consequences for the economy - but also for consumers! ▸ subscribe to our channel: https://goo.gl/UupwgM #ChipShortage #ComputerChips #ChipShortageExplained