We analyze samples of EPA research projects concerning endocrine disruptors and ecosystem indicators. Prior collaboration among researchers predicts effective teaming well. The projects are quite productive in terms of resulting publications and citations. We assess project-related publication...

People often look to technology-based advancement as the key to achieving and maintaining economic competitiveness. This belief often resonates through national policy at the highest levels. Does investing in high technology really provide a competitive advantage? Since 1986, researchers at...

How can national capabilities to develop emerging technologies be measured? We use INSPEC and EI Compendex class codes to examine 33 countries' research and development activity. We select candidate emerging technologies based on the Rand Corporation's categories. We screen these to tally those...