Data gathered from 24 federally funded "demonstrations" of new project technologies provide information for this discussion which includes rationale for government involvement, scope of federal demonstration activities, and framework for analyzing outcomes in terms of project goals. (CS)

Historically, universities have been the principal performers of basic research in the United States, but they are now joined by federal government laboratories, independent research centers, and industrial laboratories. This paper reviews the available data on issues concerning the distribution of R&D resources among cate- gories of research…

While there is general agreement that stronger university-industry interactions are desirable and in the public interest, these interactions are only means to other ends. The promotion of industrial innovation is the goal of most immediate interest to government, but closer links can also support regional economic development, improve research and…