The document summarizes key findings from the 2017 Global Innovation 1000 study on trends in research and development spending and innovation among the world's largest publicly listed companies. Some of the main points include:
- The US, China, and UK are seen as having the greatest movement toward economic nationalism policies that could impact corporate R&D. These countries are also considered most at risk, while Canada, Germany, and France may benefit.
- Over half of companies expect at least a moderate impact on their R&D from economic nationalism and nearly half plan changes to their R&D programs in the next two years.
- High-performing companies are more likely to anticipate needing changes and take action, while middling
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