U.S. competitiveness in science and technology

Is the United States in danger of losing its competitive edge in science and technology? This volume reviews the arguments surrounding this issue and contrasts them with relevant data, including trends in research and development investment; information on the size, composition, and pay of the U.S....

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Galama, Titus (-)
Otros Autores: Hosek, James R.
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation c2008.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario:Is the United States in danger of losing its competitive edge in science and technology? This volume reviews the arguments surrounding this issue and contrasts them with relevant data, including trends in research and development investment; information on the size, composition, and pay of the U.S. science and engineering workforce; and domestic and international education statistics. The authors conclude with recommendations for policymakers.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (188 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781281736567
9786611736569
9780833045256