Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences in the US

Global Conflict and Warming Heats Up R&D

The need to research potential improvements for future conflict and the need to improve US homeland security is an important factor contributing this industry's performance. Also, high international oil prices and the devastating effects of recent hurricanes will increase pressure on administrations to tackle environmental problems, such as global warming, not to mention lack of access to oil reserves.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in the physical, engineering, or life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, biotechnology, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, veterinary, and other allied subjects. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.