The Defense Department's Support of Industry's Independent Research and Development (IR&D). Analyses and Evaluation

Abstract

In 1986, Congress requested an independent evaluation of Department of Defense (DoD) policies toward independent research and development (IR&D). RAND was ask to undertake a study that would 1) clarify the goals of IR&D (explain how DoD support of IR&D can serve the national interest); 2) assess whether certain DoD administrative and financial arrangements promote or thwart the goals of IR&D; and 3) evaluate the IR&D process overall, determining to what extent it contributes distinctively to U.S. national defense. This report examined the benefits and costs of DoD support of IR&D, how to administer such a program and recommendations. Topics include: Cost recovery allocations; Accountability for public funds; Incentives.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA207582

Entities

People

  • Arthur J. Alexander
  • Paul T. Hill
  • Susan J. Bodilly

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  • RAND Corporation

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  • Air Platforms
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  • Weapons Technologies

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