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Federal Investments in Research and Development in the United States
This essential book examines the history, trends and institutional nature of federal investments in research and development (R&D) in the United States. Esteemed expert in the field, Albert N. Link charts unexplored topics and issues associated with the role of public sector R&D in influencing economic growth.
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This essential book examines the history, trends and institutional nature of federal investments in research and development (R&D) in the United States. Esteemed expert in the field, Albert N. Link charts unexplored topics and issues associated with the role of public sector R&D in influencing economic growth.
Rich in econometric data, this book traces the history of federal R&D investments. Chapters outline how the institutional nature of federal R&D investments includes the research activity of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, individual national laboratories, mission-driven government agencies, and private-sector firms with research projects funded through the Small Business Innovation Research program. Link emphasizes the diversity of principal investigators involved in federally funded R&D endeavors, as well as the influence of guidance given to federal R&D research by public-sector project managers.
Providing a roadmap for future academic and policy research on federal investments in R&D, this book is invaluable to students and scholars of innovation and technology, economics, knowledge management, public policy, and public administration. Its practical insights are beneficial to public-sector policy officials.
Rich in econometric data, this book traces the history of federal R&D investments. Chapters outline how the institutional nature of federal R&D investments includes the research activity of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, individual national laboratories, mission-driven government agencies, and private-sector firms with research projects funded through the Small Business Innovation Research program. Link emphasizes the diversity of principal investigators involved in federally funded R&D endeavors, as well as the influence of guidance given to federal R&D research by public-sector project managers.
Providing a roadmap for future academic and policy research on federal investments in R&D, this book is invaluable to students and scholars of innovation and technology, economics, knowledge management, public policy, and public administration. Its practical insights are beneficial to public-sector policy officials.
Critical Acclaim
‘This book offers a compelling historical narrative on the evolution of federal support for R&D in the United States, from the early foundations laid by the U.S. Constitution to modern-day institutions like the NIH and NSF. It provides invaluable insights into the role of federal investment in scientific progress, economic growth, and public welfare. With a detailed examination of key institutions, trends, and outcomes, this work stands as an essential resource for policymakers, scholars, and anyone invested in understanding the impact of public sector R&D on innovation and societal advancement.’
– Phillip Phan, Johns Hopkins University, US
‘In this era of increased attention to fast technology development, Al Link’s new book points to the important role of government in sparking and using innovation. Rooted in entertaining history and insightful data, this is a must-read for anyone in the science policy world.’
– Andrea Belz, University of Southern California, US
– Phillip Phan, Johns Hopkins University, US
‘In this era of increased attention to fast technology development, Al Link’s new book points to the important role of government in sparking and using innovation. Rooted in entertaining history and insightful data, this is a must-read for anyone in the science policy world.’
– Andrea Belz, University of Southern California, US
Contents
Contents
Foreword
Prologue
1 Introduction to Federal Investments in Research and Development in the United States
2 Trends in national research and development investments
3 Federally funded research and development centers
4 Research outputs from federally funded research and development centers
5 Invention disclosures in federal laboratories
6 The disclosure-to-patenting relationship in federal laboratories
7 Cooperative research and development agreements
8 The inflow of technical capital to federally funded firms
9 The outflow of technical knowledge fromfederally funded firms
10 Diversity and federal research and development projects
11 Federal project managers on federal research and development projects
12 A roadmap for future research on federal investments in research and development
Epilogue
References
Foreword
Prologue
1 Introduction to Federal Investments in Research and Development in the United States
2 Trends in national research and development investments
3 Federally funded research and development centers
4 Research outputs from federally funded research and development centers
5 Invention disclosures in federal laboratories
6 The disclosure-to-patenting relationship in federal laboratories
7 Cooperative research and development agreements
8 The inflow of technical capital to federally funded firms
9 The outflow of technical knowledge fromfederally funded firms
10 Diversity and federal research and development projects
11 Federal project managers on federal research and development projects
12 A roadmap for future research on federal investments in research and development
Epilogue
References
