The Economic Justification for Public Subsidies to University Research Is

question 84

Multiple Choice

The economic justification for public subsidies to university research is based on the

• A)value of this research to the university.
• B)higher salaries graduate students earn as a result of working with professors involved in research.
• C)external benefits of research and development to, in particular, high rates of economic growth.
• D)higher incomes earned by those who provide services to university researchers (equipment, supplies, etc.).

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Definitions:

Endless Flow

A continuous, uninterrupted stream or sequence of activity or events.

Brain Wave

Oscillations of electrical potential between parts of the brain, visible on an EEG.

Beta Waves

Brainwaves that are associated with active, alert, and cognitive processing states of consciousness.

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

A diagnostic tool that records the electrical activity of the brain, important for identifying conditions such as epilepsy.