The Importance of Chemical Research to the U.S. Economy

by Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, et al.

Chemistry plays a pivotal role in the strength of the U.S. economy and the advancement of humankind. Chemists' achievements include life-saving pharmaceuticals, advanced energy solutions, improved agricultural productivity, and novel materials used in products from clothing to electronic devices. The many sectors reliant on the U.S. chemical economy account for about 25% of the U.S. GDP and support 4.1 million U.S. jobs. However, a new and evolving...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309688639
• ISBN13: 9780309688635
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 232 Pages