The US government doesn't subsidize university research. Rather, universities subsidize government research.
I've seen recent threads deceiving the first half of this, but nothing recent describing the extent to which universities are doing the subsidizing.
Apr 28, 2025 09:54The US decided it was in its citizens' best interest to lead in science and technology.
They could have done so through national labs, like some other countries, but instead they invested most funds in private/state partnerships, which saved taxpayer money and allowed access to renowned scientists.
