U.S. Technology Policy: Executive Office of the President, Office of Science andTechnology Policy, Washington, DC., September 26, 1990

摘要

This is a statement of the Administration's technology policy. The paper bringstogether the many facets of technology policy, describes what they are, and shows how they fit into a comprehensive framework. It consists of the goals and strategies of this policy, and the program implementation proposed in the Administration's Fiscal Year 1991 budget submittal to Congress. It is also intended to serve as a baseline for future dialogue and discussion of technology issues, both inside and outside of the government. Areas associated with classified national security technologies are not included. A nation's technology policy is based on the broad principles that govern the allocation of its technological resources. Competitive market forces determine, for the most part, an optimal allocation of U.S. technological resources. Government can nonetheless play an important role by supplementing and complementing those forces. The competitive challenges American firms face are multifaceted and complex. There will be no facile, short-term solutions.