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Privatizing public research

L R Cohen1, R G Noll

  • 1University of Southern California.

Scientific American
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
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Federal research funding is shifting from national defense to international competitiveness. Current approaches may not be effective for this new focus on global competition.

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Area of Science:

  • Economics
  • Public Policy
  • Science Funding

Background:

  • The conclusion of the Cold War marked a significant geopolitical shift.
  • Federal research support historically prioritized national defense initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of shifting federal research support from national defense to international competitiveness.
  • To analyze the implications of this thematic change in research funding.

Main Methods:

  • Policy analysis of federal research funding trends.
  • Review of economic and geopolitical factors influencing research investment.

Main Results:

  • The transition to international competitiveness as a primary theme for federal research support is underway.

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  • Concerns exist regarding the efficacy of current strategies in this new paradigm.

    • Conclusions:

    • The current approach to leveraging federal research for international competitiveness may be suboptimal.
    • Further evaluation and potential adjustments to research funding strategies are warranted.