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A Skeptical View of the National Science Foundation's Role in Economic Research.

Authors :
Cowen, Tyler
Tabarrok, Alex
Source :
Journal of Economic Perspectives; Summer2016, Vol. 30 Issue 3, p235-248, 14p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

An essay is presented which offers skepticism regarding subsidized economic research by the National Science Foundation (NSF). It questions the value of or need for NSF funding in economic research apart from existing resources provided by government and non-government agencies. It suggests alternative areas where NSF funding can be effectively used including data availability, prizes, and dissemination of economic insights.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08953309
Volume :
30
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Economic Perspectives
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
117203255
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1257/jep.30.3.235