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An overview of science and cents: exploring the economics of biotechnology

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  • John V. Duca
  • Mine K. Yücel

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This article provides an overview of the conference \\"Science and Cents: Exploring the Economics of Biotechnology,\\" hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas in April 2002. The conference brought together distinguished experts who spoke about economic and scientific issues surrounding biotechnology. In this article, John Duca and Mine Ycel summarize the presentations made at the conference. Topics covered include funding, location, and legal issues confronting the biotech industry. The interdisciplinary nature of biotech research, along with recent advances and future applications, is also discussed.

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  • John V. Duca & Mine K. Yücel, 2002. "An overview of science and cents: exploring the economics of biotechnology," Economic and Financial Policy Review, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedder:y:2002:n:v.1no.3
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