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Lynn, Leonard – Science, 1986
Traces the growth and movement of Japanese research and technology efforts and achievements. Explains policies related to science and technology and examines resultant actions. Provides perspectives on the future direction and role of creativity in Japanese research. (ML)
Descriptors: Creativity, Foreign Countries, Industrialization, Innovation
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Flores, Edmundo – Science, 1979
Describes briefly the National Council for Science and Technology (CONACYT) of Mexico, and outlines Mexico's Program for Science and Technology which includes 2,489 projects in basic and applied sciences at a cost of $260 million from 1978 to 1982. (HM)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Developmental Programs, Federal Government, Innovation
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Baily, Martin Neil – Science, 1986
Traces the decline in United States productivity growth since the late 1960's. Suggests that the failure to innovate, changing demographics, and disruptions to the economy (including oil price increases and inflation) are major contributors to the decline. Argues that American living standards will stagnate unless this trend is reversed. (TW)
Descriptors: Capital Outlay (for Fixed Assets), Demography, Economic Change, Economic Factors