The issue other than the one of visibility that you pointed out (meaning the study you requested can’t exist) is not just the paper but the potential for contin

The issue other than the one of visibility that you pointed out (meaning the study you requested can’t exist) is not just the paper but the potential for continuation of funding. As you said, corporations have lots of money, and people who find results that support the corporation’s desired outcomes often get relationships and additional funding. Those who don’t, don’t get relationships and additional funding. This has at least two consequences: 1) There is a strong and ongoing financial incentive to fudge results in these studies. 2) Those who refuse to do so may not get funds that would allow them to continue in their field at all.