How Economics Shapes Science - Paperback Book - by Paula Stephan - 9780674088160 - Harvard University Press

Dimensions: 22.6cm x 14.7cm x 3.1cm - At a time when science is seen as an engine of economic growth, Paula Stephan brings a keen understanding of the cost–benefit calculations made by individuals and institutions as they compete for resources and reputation in scientific fields. She highlights especially the growing gap between the biomedical sciences and physics/engineering.