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“Manufacturers account for nearly 60 percent of all industrial research and development.”

John Engler

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Source Report: U.S. Industrial R&D Statistics, 1990s

Industry drives the majority of R&D, shaping technological progress.

In simple terms: Manufacturers lead most research and development.

Key Takeaway

Support industrial innovation policies.

Themes

technology economy innovation policy industry

Mood

analytical critical

Type

policy economic

When to use this quote

  • Business strategy
  • government funding
  • technology forecasting

Key Concepts

R&D investment private sector leadership economic growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can public and private R&D collaborate?
  • What risks arise from industry-dominated research?
A Different Perspective

Private sector focus may overlook basic science; public benefit.

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