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The following HTML text is provided to enhance online readability. Many aspects of typography translate only awkwardly to HTML. Please use the page image as the authoritative form to ensure accuracy. The benchmarking evidence in this chapter and the patent and literature evidence from Chapter 2 make it clear that the increasing international and transnational activity in MSE R&D is impacting U.S. MSE R&D and its standing in the world. In this regard, the committee offers two conclusions. Conclusion. Globalization of MSE R&D is proceeding rapidly, in line with broader trends toward globalization. As a result of increasing international trade and investment, the emergence of new markets, and the growth of the Internet and the global communications system, MSE R&D in the United States is an internationalized activity with a diverse set of international partners. Conclusion. The globalization of MSE R&D is narrowing the technological lead of the United States.
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