Beyond Spinoff: Military and Commercial Technologies in a Changing World

by John A. Alic, Lewis M. Branscomb, Harvey Brooks

In the past the USA has relied upon spinoff from its massive defence research and development spending to enrich commercial technology. In an era when US industry enjoyed a commanding lead over its international competitors, such spinoff was thought to be enough. But in today's globally competitive economy, a more direct approach is better suited to the needs of commercial markets. This book examines how the government and the private sector can boost America's technological competitiveness and how the two influence each others' technical activities.

400 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1992