Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA): Are They Value Added?

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Abstract:

Congress increasingly views technology transfer between federal laboratories and industry as a major factor contributing to the economic strength of the United States. ln 1986, Congress sought to enhance this transfer by authorizing Cooperative Research and Development Agreements CRADA. This paper reviews the history of CRADA and some different projects funded through this process to determine if it adds value to America. Is the CRADA process just a social welfare program for the federal laboratories and the industrial base

Author(s):
Mcdonald, Jimmie M.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA308662
Pagination:
0040

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.6.4_Assess Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*CONGRESS, *POLICIES, *TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER, UNITED STATES, INDUSTRIES, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, ECONOMICS, RESEARCH FACILITIES, STRENGTH(GENERAL), LABORATORIES, AGREEMENTS, SOCIAL WELFARE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Government and Political Science
Keyword(s):
CRADA(COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS)
Report Date:
1996 Jan 01
Creation Date:
1996 Jun 25