Social and economic forces strongly influence which technologies will
be developed and used. Which will prevail is affected by many factors,
such as personal values, consumer acceptance, patent laws, the availability
of risk capital, the federal budget, local and national regulations, media
attention, economic competition, and tax incentives.
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Science in Personal and Social Perspectives: Science and technology in local, national, and global challenges Grades 9-12, page 199 Progress in science and technology can be affected by social issues and challenges. Funding priorities for specific health problems serve as examples of ways that social issues influence science and technology. |