Impact of Federal Research and Development Policies on Scientific and Technical Manpower
Impact of Federal Research and Development Policies on Scientific and Technical Manpower

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. Subcommittee on Employment, Manpower, and Poverty

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Published: 1965

Total Pages: 968

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Considers the effects of the geographical distribution of federally funded RPD programs on the employment and manpower situations of local and national economies. Includes discussion of the so called "brain drain," through which scientists from midwestern areas relocate on the coasts where lucrative Federal contracts have increased salaries.

Aeronautical Research and Development Policy
Aeronautical Research and Development Policy

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences

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Published: 1967

Total Pages: 196

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Investigates policy planning covering advanced aircraft and aircraft-related RPD, including supersonic transport, VTOL and V/STOL aircraft, and the problem of softening aircraft engine noise.