Analysis
U.S. R&D Increased by $62 Billion in 2019 to $667 Billion; Estimate for 2020 Indicates a Further Rise to $708 Billion
June 1, 2022
This analysis explores the levels of expenditures by the principal U.S. R&D performers and their sources of funding. Topics covered include current trends in total U.S. R&D and in national R&D intensity, as well as information on the type of R&D performed.
Measuring America’s Progress in Science, Technology, and Innovation
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