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Science in the Economy

Science and engineering are crucial to the economy. Researchers discover and invent the products and processes that drive economic activity, and engineers turn them into reality. The main reason why the Government puts billions of pounds of public money into science is that taxpayers receive very substantial returns on their investment.

 

CaSE Activities

Our test of the nation' scientific health in this area is shown on the left.

 

Innovation Strategy
DIUS: February 2008

 

Inventives and barriers to private sector investment in UK-based research and development
Opinion Forum

 

Regional policies for scientific businesses
Opinion Forum

 

Other Information

UK R&D Scoreboard