In Contrast to Government Research and Development,private Sector R&D Has

question 103

Multiple Choice

In contrast to government research and development,private sector R&D has

• A)more impact on productivity,since much government R&D focuses narrowly on military applications
• B)more impact on productivity,since much government R&D focuses narrowly on the service sector
• C)more impact on productivity,since much government R&D focuses narrowly on not-for-profit activities
• D)less impact on productivity,since the government is more motivated and able to hire better people and facilities
• E)less impact on productivity,since firms tend to hold back on research when results are easily copied

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