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Economic Benefits of Publicly Funded Basic Research: A Critical Review

This article critically reviews the literature on the economic benefits of publicly funded basic research. According to the authors, from the literature based on surveys and on case studies, it is clear that the benefits from public investment in basic research can take a variety of forms.