This survey measures the amount and
indicates the direction of R&D expenditures by U.S. industry.
Government agencies, corporations, academic researchers, trade
associations, research organizations, and others use the survey
statistics to analyze and forecast technological growth,
investigate productivity determinants, formulate tax policy, and
compare individual company performance with industry averages.
Companies with known R&D activity and samples of companies in
selected industries that may conduct R&D are included.
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