National patterns of R and D resources: funds and manpower in the United States, 1953--1977
This report presents an overview of the Nation's investment in research and development in terms of expenditures and the utilization of R and D scientists and engineers. The data contained in this publication are based primarily on a series of National Science Foundation surveys on R and D resources in the United States. The surveys are generally conducted on an annual or biennial basis. This report summarizes the allocation of R and D funding and manpower among the four major sectors of the economy. Funding data include total research and development, basic research, applied research, and development for the period 1953 to 1977. Time series on science and engineering manpower engaged in R and D activities are presented for each sector for 1953 to 1976. 16 figures, 18 tables. (RWR)
- Research Organization:
- National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6800932
- Report Number(s):
- NSF-77-310
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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