The Decline of U

question 66

Multiple Choice

The decline of U.S. supremacy in science and technology is likely to be the result of which of the following factors?

• A)The federal government is increasing its investment in research and development.
• B)Corporations have begun to focus more on long-term benefits.
• C)Developing countries have also been decreasing their scientific and technological capabilities.
• D)Many of the students pursuing advanced degrees in scientific fields in the U.S. are from foreign countries.

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Definitions:

Communist Bureaucrats

Officials in a government or party advocating for communism, often seen as having inefficient or complex procedures.

Business Decisions

Choices made by companies based on analysis and strategic considerations to achieve specific objectives.

Capitalist Economy

An economic system where private individuals rather than the state own and control property and businesses.

Centrally Planned Economy

An economic system where the government or central authority makes all decisions regarding the production and distribution of goods and services, often found in socialist or communist countries.