InhaltsangabeList of Figures. List of Tables. 1. Defining Government's Role in Innovation. 2. The Influence of Federally-Financed R&D. 3. The Production of Technical Knowledge. 4. Investments in Infratechnology Research. 5. Economic Impact of Federal Investments in Infratechnology. 6. The Impact of External Research Relationships. 7. Policy Initiatives to Support Innovation. 8. Restating Governments's Role in Innovation. References. Index.