Consider the diagram below which indicates output of high R&D intensive industries for selected regions, countries, or economies for the period 2005-18. High R&D intensive industries include aircraft; pharmaceuticals; computer, electronic, and optical products; scientific research and development; and software publishing classified by the Organisation for Economic Co- operation and Development. Discuss these world trends in R&D.

National Science Board | Science & Engineering Indicators | NSB-2020-5 FIGURE 6-3 Output of high R&D intensive industries for selected regions, countries, or economies: 2005-18 40 30 Percent share 20 10 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Year - United States EU + Japan China co- Other selected Asia ROW EU = European Union; ROW = rest of world