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Value of curiosity-oriented research.

M Gibbons1, J R Greer, F R Jevons

  • 1Department of Liberal Studies in Science, University of Manchester.

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|March 14, 1970
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Determining whether curiosity-driven or application-focused research yields greater profit is complex. Evaluating curiosity-oriented projects, a proposed method, has faced significant challenges in practical implementation.

Area of Science:

  • Scientific research funding
  • Innovation economics
  • Research and Development (R&D) management

Background:

  • Debate on the primary drivers of profitable scientific research.
  • The economic impact of curiosity-driven versus applied research is a long-standing question.
  • Previous proposals to evaluate curiosity-oriented projects have been suggested.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the profitability of research driven by scientific curiosity versus practical applications.
  • To assess the feasibility of a proposed method for evaluating curiosity-oriented research.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the challenges in evaluating curiosity-oriented research projects.
  • Review of existing literature on research funding and economic outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • The proposed method for evaluating curiosity-oriented projects is difficult to implement.
  • Quantifying the direct profit from pure curiosity-driven research presents significant hurdles.

Conclusions:

  • The economic benefits of curiosity-driven research remain challenging to measure directly.
  • Further development of methodologies is needed to assess the value of fundamental scientific inquiry.