Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate About Business

question 214

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most accurate about business R&D spending in the United States?

• A) It is more or less equally distributed between innovation, invention, and basic research.
• B) Well over half is dedicated to innovation and imitation.
• C) The largest share is for basic research, as it provides the foundation, followed by invention and then innovation.
• D) The majority is spent on applied research.

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