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by Laakeri 2030 days ago
Most research is government funded
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mensetmanusman 2029 days ago
Research broadly fits into two categories, basic research and research with near to midterm industrial viability.

Most basic research is government funded.

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refurb 2029 days ago
No, it's not. Private R&D spending is at least doouble that of the gov't. Look up the budget of the NIH and compare it with the R&D budget of big pharma.
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vixen99 2030 days ago
I.e., tax payer funded either directly or via debt servicing.
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