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Science Dynamics and Research Production

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In this chapter, several concluding remarks are provided about the importance of science for society and about general characteristics of research systems. The importance of statistical laws for research systems is emphasized, and we stress the usefulness of mathematical models and methods for the study and understanding of the dynamics of science and scientific production.

Governments will always play a huge part in solving big problems. They set public policy and are uniquely able to provide the resources to make sure solutions reach everyone who needs them. They also fund basic research, which is a crucial component of the innovation that improves life for everyone.

Bill Gates Up to a certain level of economic development the production of basic science information does not increase the wealth of an underdeveloped country but on an advanced economic and social level, further development will not be possible without increasing the level of maintenance of fundamental research.

Peter Vinkler [1]

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Vitanov, N.K. (2016). Concluding Remarks. In: Science Dynamics and Research Production. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Scientific and Scholarly Communication. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41631-1_6

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