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Development of Technology Transfer Economic Growth MetricsThe primary objective of this project is to determine the feasibility of producing technology transfer metrics that answer the question: Do NASA/MSFC technical assistance activities impact economic growth? The data for this project resides in a 7800-record database maintained by Tec-Masters, Incorporated. The technology assistance data results from survey responses from companies and individuals who have interacted with NASA via a Technology Transfer Agreement, or TTA. The goal of this project was to determine if the existing data could provide indications of increased wealth. This work demonstrates that there is evidence that companies that used NASA technology transfer have a higher job growth rate than the rest of the economy. It also shows that the jobs being supported are jobs in higher wage SIC codes, and this indicates improvements in personal wealth. Finally, this work suggests that with correct data, the wealth issue may be addressed.
Document ID
19990010032
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mastrangelo, Christina M.
(Virginia Univ. Charlottesville, VA United States)
Date Acquired
August 19, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1998
Subject Category
Urban Technology And Transportation
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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