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Research and Development of High-performance Explosives

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Research and development, productivity, and inflation.

Science (New York, N.Y.)

|September 5, 1980

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Research and Development (R & D) can lower inflation by boosting productivity. However, high inflation harms economic efficiency, including R & D activities, and may distort R & D expenditure data.

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Area of Science:

Economics
Innovation Studies
Economic Policy

Background:

High inflation rates negatively impact economic systems and reduce the efficiency of various activities.
Research and Development (R & D) plays a crucial role in productivity growth and economic development.
Accurate measurement of R & D investment is essential for understanding its economic impact.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the relationship between R & D and inflation.
To investigate the impact of inflation on R & D efficiency.
To assess the accuracy of R & D expenditure calculations.

Main Methods:

Economic analysis of R & D's effect on productivity and inflation.
Examination of inflation's detrimental effects on economic activities, including R & D.
Statistical analysis of R & D expenditure data from 1969-1979.

Main Results:

R & D can significantly curb inflation in the medium to long term by increasing productivity.
High inflation rates impair economic efficiency and hinder R & D activities.
The reported increase in real R & D expenditures from 1969-1979 may be overstated due to inappropriate use of the GNP deflator.

Conclusions:

Investing in R & D is a viable strategy for long-term inflation control.
Policies should aim to maintain low inflation to foster a conducive environment for R & D.
Methodological improvements are needed for accurate R & D expenditure measurement.