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> Universities and R&D companies have a codependent relationship and this is generally regarded as a good thing. Is it? At best, I'd say it's seen as a "neces
by username223 8y ago
> Universities and R&D companies have a codependent relationship and this is generally regarded as a good thing.
Is it? At best, I'd say it's seen as a "necessary evil," where "evil" is much more certain than "necessary."
- tomcam 8y agoIt stinks, I agree. What economic/social arrangement has done a better job in drug innovation?
- tirrit 8y agoHas there ever been made an effort with any other approach/arrangement, in modern times? Any sources on this, anyone?
- username223 8y agoPublicly-funded research universities, along with the March of Dimes, funded the polio vaccine, which has almost entirely eliminated the disease, and was not patented.
- xorcist 8y agoI think so. Funding research is difficult as it is, and the potential to leverage that spending to create jobs and tax income is important. It certainly helps that it concerns an highly qualified academic workforce. Most universities tend to keep people employed just to expedite the process.