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#78 – Jacob Trefethen on Global Health R&D

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R&D Disparities: Global Health vs. Frontier Tech

This chapter explores the funding gaps between global health research and high-tech sectors, emphasizing the crucial role of R&D in driving economic growth. It highlights how historical contexts and systemic inefficiencies hinder the effective capture of value from inventions, particularly in the biotech field. Through a discussion of initiatives like Operation Warp Speed, the chapter calls for a reevaluation of investment strategies to enhance global health outcomes.

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