U.S. Technology R&D Spending Trends and Policy Recommendations

U.S. Technology R&D Spending Trends and Policy Recommendations The passage provides historical R&D spending data and generic policy commentary without specific names, transactions, or actionable leads linking powerful actors to misconduct or controversy. Key insights: Federal R&D share of GDP has declined since the 1960s.; Private industry now accounts for the majority of U.S. technology R&D spending.; Quote from Intel CEO Paul Otellini advocating incentives for private R&D.