Major Science and Technology Issues

Abstract

Developments in science and technology have an increasingly pervasive effect on the way we live. Consequently, public policy must continually address problems which have significant science and technology components. In its various functions, the Federal Government performs, funds, and regulates science and technology. These Federal Activities often require a balance among: a need for more and better science and technology, pressure for more accountability for the use of public funds, and more attention to preventing the negative consequences of science and technology. This study identifies emerging issues related to Federal involvement in science and technology and describes GAO's efforts in this area. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 30, 1981
Accession Number
ADA127221

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • Law
  • Local Governments
  • Management Personnel
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Public Policy
  • Social Sciences
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Educational Psychology