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US science and technology: An uncoordinated system that seems to work

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The US has emerged as the world leader in science and technology research and development in the 60 years following World War II. This status is due, in part, to a successful public–private partnership in research and higher education fostered after the war, and to the fiercely competitive and innovative nature of US industry. This paper provides some background to the complexities of US federal funding of research and development, as well as a brief history of US science and technology policy following World War II. The paper describes how research is managed and funded in the US; outlines how the US federal government interacts with universities and private industry; remarks on the nature of international cooperation; and comments on the future direction of US science and technology policy, including growing challenges to its position of leadership.

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  • Lane, Neal, 2008. "US science and technology: An uncoordinated system that seems to work," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 30(3), pages 248-263.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:teinso:v:30:y:2008:i:3:p:248-263
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2008.04.025
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    1. Motoyama, Yasuyuki & Appelbaum, Richard & Parker, Rachel, 2011. "The National Nanotechnology Initiative: Federal support for science and technology, or hidden industrial policy?," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 33(1), pages 109-118.
    2. Lakitan, Benyamin, 2013. "Connecting all the dots: Identifying the “actor level” challenges in establishing effective innovation system in Indonesia," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 35(1), pages 41-54.
    3. Marc Goulden & Mary Ann Mason & Karie Frasch, 2011. "Keeping Women in the Science Pipeline," The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, , vol. 638(1), pages 141-162, November.
    4. Ratchford, J. Thomas & Blanpied, William A., 2008. "Paths to the future for science and technology in China, India and the United States," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 30(3), pages 211-233.

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