I forgot to comment on the ""gov't is the preferred provider of scientific research and funding for research. That's obviously not true in pharmaceutical development"" made by this Oakes guy.
It appears Oakes only wants to count funding AFTER promising insights and discoveries have been made via government sponsored research has driven the field. What often happens in pharmaceutical companies will then partner with universities to try and bring discoveries into the clinic.
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