Relative to the 1960s, Total Spending on Research and Development

question 20

Multiple Choice

Relative to the 1960s, total spending on research and development as a fraction of GDP in 2000 is

• A) about the same.
• B) twice as much.
• C) half as much.
• D) on an upward swing.
• E) no longer present.

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