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Technology Progresses When Business, Government, and Academia Work Together

Harvard Business

So in 1986, the American government created SEMATECH , a consortium of government agencies, research institutions and private industry. The US government now invests nearly $150 billion in R&D , about half of that in fundamental, discovery driven research focused on exploring new horizons. The Era of Big Science.

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Innovative Companies Get Their Best Ideas from Academic Research — Here’s How They Do It

Harvard Business

In virtually every advanced field, whether it’s information technology, biotechnology, agriculture, or renewable energy, America holds a leading position. Take a look at any significant innovation, such as an iPhone , and you’ll find that most, if not all, of the technology came from some government program.

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The Brattle Group Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Founded in 1990, The Brattle Group offers answers to economic, regulatory and financial questions posed by corporations, law firms and governments around the globe. In healthcare, the firm focuses on the enormous and fast-growing sectors of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotechnology. Consulting Firms, ranking 7th overall.

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The Promise and Challenge of Big Data for Pharma

Harvard Business

It will increasingly help government health agencies, payers, and providers to make decisions about such issues as drug discovery, patient access, and marketing. It also allows companies to assess real-world challenges that cannot be observed in a clinical trial, such as drug compliance and the utilization of health care resources.

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Why Mexico’s Economy Doesn’t Depend on the Next U.S. President

Harvard Business

Accordingly, Mexico has focused on reducing costs based on the exploitation of natural resources (mining and agriculture), manufacturing , and relatively unsophisticated services, such as call centers. The idea is for workers in these industries to raise their skill levels and eventually demand higher salaries for more-sophisticated work.

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Innovation Should Be a Top Priority for Boards. So Why Isn’t It?

Harvard Business

In the words of one director, there is an “imbalance between the need to focus on governance and compliance, while the importance of innovation and disruptive influences are noted but less focused on.” pharmaceuticals, biotechnology & life sciences, health care equipment and services); Industrials (e.g.,

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The Growing Conflict-of-Interest Problem in the U.S. Congress

Harvard Business

And, once lobbying is cut, they have more resources to allocate elsewhere, including donating to additional election campaigns and hiring individuals with relationships to current lawmakers. Not only did his wife invest between $610,000 and $1.5 There are plenty of other ideas out there that could make a big difference.