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Federal R&D funding boosts productivity for the whole economy − making big cuts to such government spending unwise

Written by Andrew Fieldhouse, Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance, Texas A&M University

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Large cuts to government-funded research and development can endanger American innovation – and the vital productivity gains it supports.

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Federal R&D funding boosts productivity for the whole economy − making big cuts to such government spending unwise

Coles accused of ‘utterly misleading’ discounts as major court case kicks off

The Missing Link credited by Microsoft for discovery of high-severity Power BI vulnerability (CVE-2026-21229)

Why your brain has to work harder in an open-plan office than private offices: study

Retail Property Australia confirms inaugural President and Vice Presidents

AI threatens to eat business software – and it could change the way we work

As world trade shifts to invitation-only clubs, Australia is facing tough choices

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

What is Test Management?

The hard questions NZ must ask about the claimed economic benefits of fast-track mining projects

Brands Struggle to Meet Consumer Expectations

2025 Thryv Business and Consumer Report - Australian small businesses show grit under pressure

Security by Default: Why 2026 Will Force Organisations to Rethink Cloud and AI

UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

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