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Chapter 4:
Highlights
Introduction
National R&D Trends
Federal R&D Performance and Funding
Technology Linkages: Contract R&D, Federal Technology Transfer, and R&D Collaboration
International R&D Trends and Comparisons
R&D Investments by Multinational Corporations
Conclusion
References
 
 

U.S. and International Research and Development: Funds and Technology Linkages

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