According to a worldwide survey conducted in 2019, 50 percent of respondents expected their total research and development (R&D) budget to increase in 2020. The main spending categories predicted to increase were capital expenditure and participation in alliances, with 34 percent of respondents expecting budgetary increases.
Expected changes to research and development (R&D) budgets worldwide from 2019 to 2020, by spending category
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