Stability Returns to R&D Funding

Reflecting recent trends, pros- pects for R&D funding vary by region, with the United States (U.S.) expect- ing R&D growth to track GDP growth, Europe contemplating fiscal austerity that may restrict investment for several years, and most Asian countries maintaining strong financial commitments to R&D. Total global spending on R&D is anticipated to increase 3.6%, to almost $1.2 trillion. For more: http://www.battelle.org/aboutus/rd/2011.pdf