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Title: Agricultural research and development: Public and private investments under alternative markets and institutions, May 1996

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:285184

Empirical studies indicate high economic returns from the public investment in agricultural research. Yet, even as society is placing broader demands on the research system, taxpayer support for public agricultural research is unlikely to increase. Stronger ownership rights for intellectual property have increased incentives for private investment in agricultural research, but key elements still require direct public support. The USDA is developing new mechanisms to build a more effective public-private partnership in agricultural research.

Research Organization:
Economic Research Service, Washington, DC (United States). Nautral Resources and Environment Div.
OSTI ID:
285184
Report Number(s):
PB-96-188438/XAB; USDA/AER-735; TRN: 62252421
Resource Relation:
Other Information: DN: See also report dated Aug 95, PB--95-266359; PBD: May 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English