> The NIH spends 32[1] billion per year, whereas the global spending is ~160[2] billion. So around 20%. That's a lot, but not nearly half. I don't understand h

> The NIH spends 32[1] billion per year, whereas the global spending is ~160[2] billion. So around 20%. That's a lot, but not nearly half. I don't understand how comparing the spending of an American institution to worldwide spending is relevant. NIH isn't the only governmental institution doing research. But I may not understand something.