Science Policy and Business

International leaders of industry and government here discuss the role of technology in a multi-polar economic world. Harvey Brooks analyzes the continually narrowing technological gap between Europe and the United States. Sohei Nakayama reveals that Japan, not satisfied with the catch-up strategy it has followed in the past, seeks to develop leadership in areas of basic technical theory. Kurt Richebacher covers how European companies can maximize their effectiveness in establishing a U.S. position.