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A diversified economy relies on creative human capital and innovation. These factors are fostered by universities with enterprising research and development programs that maintain a strong focus on economic development. What is the state of R&D in Louisiana’s colleges? What effect does diminishing funding have on these institutions’ research programs? And how can state leaders, university officials and businesses encourage a better environment for innovation and a knowledge-based economy?

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* 1. How aware are you of research going on at Public Universities in Louisiana?

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* 2. In your opinion, how much of an impact does research performed by public universities in Louisiana have on your community?

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* 3. Should it be in the mission of universities to spur economic development through innovation?

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* 4. What impact, if any, do you think state government spending on research and development at colleges and universities has on the Louisiana economy?

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* 5. Do you think state government spending for research and development at public colleges and universities in Louisiana should increase a lot, increase some, decrease, some, decrease a lot, or stay about the same?

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* 6. Should state money for research and development ever go to private universities in Louisiana, or should state money only go to state-run universities?

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* 7. As you may know some research conducted by universities generates patents for new technologies and innovations. In your view, should state universities in Louisiana aim to sell or lease more of these patents in order to generate funds for the university?

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* 8. In your view should state universities in Louisiana spend more, the same, or less on research with the goals of creating innovative patents for sale?

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