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... Financial data are expressed in 1988 constant dollars to reflect real long-term growth trends. DEFINITION OF TERMS: Academic science and engineering facilities expenditures include estimated capital expenditures for research and instructional facilities including Fred or built-in equipment; some movable equipment and movable furnishings, such as desks; and facilities constructed to house scientific apparatus.
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