- This article makes a good case that every dollar spent on Federal research & development generates between $5-12 in return. In the graph below, the lower line is economic benefit alone, while the upper includes health and other benefits. So why the rush to drastically cut R&D?May 9, 2025 18:39
- The fundamental misunderstanding is believing that trump’s government is out to do good. It isn’t about utility, return on investment, cost/benefit, or plain common sense. Some people just want to watch the world burn.