Basic Research Has Less Immediate Payoff to Society

question 68

True/False

Basic research has less immediate payoff to society.

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Definitions:

Financial Account

A component of a country's balance of payments that records transactions involving domestic and foreign financial assets and liabilities.

Remittances

Money transferred by foreign workers to individuals in their home country, contributing to the economy through support of family and investment in local businesses.

Workers

Individuals engaged in any form of employment, contributing labor to produce goods or services.

Net Transfers

The balance of financial transactions from grants, remittances, or aid between entities or countries, excluding commercial transactions.