This is one of the key messages conveyed by the study Society, the endless frontier ­ recall­ing the title of a book published in 1945 by Vannevar Bush, scientific­adviser to President Roosevelt.'Fhe study develops a Furopean vision for the R & D policies for the 21" century and analyses the recent evolution ol' research policies which, after having concentrated on political (1950­75) and then eco­nomic objectives (1975­95), are today directed towards socio­eco­nomic issues such as job creation, health and environmental issues.
Alalla keskityttiin vuosina 1950­75 poliitti­siin ja vuosina 1975­95 taloudellisiin tavoitteisiin, kun taas nykyisin keski­tytään sosiaalis­taloudellisiin kysy­myksiin, kuten työpaikkojen luomi­seen, terveyteen ja ympäristöön.