Government funding: public support may sustain research with social value but no immediate commercial return. Explain how priorities and accountability would be handled.
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Private funding: businesses may contribute specialist expertise and resources, but commercial incentives can shape what is studied. Decide whether mixed funding or public control best answers the claim.
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commercial incentives
Reasons to act that are connected to earning revenue or profit.
Example: Commercial incentives may favour projects with a marketable result.
public accountability
An obligation to explain decisions and results to the public.
Example: Government-funded research should be accompanied by public accountability.
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