Issue (WIWE) status: Submitted, Unpublished

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.