Rapid research growth in scientific disciplines and industrial sectors has slowed down the growth in R&D expenditures
Weak Signal's progress: nominated
This Weak Signal came from:
European Research Area (ERA) dimensions
The theme/scheme related to this Weak Signal:
Research Infrastructures
The source of this Weak Signal:
Report
Weak Signal's description
The growth in the number of researchers is matched by a slightly lower growth in expenditures (2% a year, in constant prices). The slight mismatch between the increase in researchers and in expenditures can be explained by a more rapid growth in scientific disciplines (e.g. the social sciences) and industrial sectors (e.g. services) that are more labour intensive and less demanding in terms of equipment.
