(Last Word) Which of the Following Best Explains Why Most

question 16

Multiple Choice

(Last Word) Which of the following best explains why most basic scientific research in the United States is financed by the government?

• A) Basic scientific research takes a long time to become commercially viable.
• B) Basic scientific research rarely results in commercially viable discoveries.
• C) Federal law limits basic scientific research because of potential national security threats.
• D) Private firms collectively spend far less on all types of R&D than the federal government.

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