The changing frontiers of science and technology

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The US, which used to be the leader in technology, faces more foreign competition, especially in the fields of energy and chemicals. US government regulations are one barrier to global competitiveness. The US must reverse the merchandise trade deficit and conduct more research on liquid fuels.

Author: Abelson, Philip H.
International competition (Commerce), International competition (Economics)

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Science and technology policy

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Federal science policy is changing, and the Government Performance and Results Act is one of the instruments of this change. Politicians formulating science policy should keep in mind that science and research at the university level make important contributions to the US economy.

Author: Abelson, Philip H.

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Science, technology, and national goals

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The role of science and technology in stimulating the economy is complex. The views of Princeton Univ President Harold T. Shapiro and Alfred B. Sloan Foundation Pres Ralph Gomory on the partnership between university research and industry are presented.

Author: Abelson, Philip H.

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Subjects list: Analysis, Science and state, Science policy, Technology and state, Technology policy, Editorial
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