Historical Dataset on OSRD-Funded Inventions and Regional Innovation Outcomes in the United States
Creators:
Office of Scientific Research and Development (OSRD)
Publication Date:
2023/09/17
Data Category:
Dataset Description:
This dataset includes archival records of inventions funded by the U.S. Office of Scientific Research and Development (OSRD) during World War II, matched with regional indicators of high-tech employment, patenting, and entrepreneurship. It was used by Daniel P. Gross and Bhaven N. Sampat in their 2023 American Economic Review study to examine the long-term impact of wartime R&D on regional technology clusters and the trajectory of U.S. innovation.
Variables:
Details: