If they can't recoup their investment, then they'll have no choice
Corporations aren't altruistic by nature. If they can't expect to recoup their R&D expenses, then they'll be forced to do less R&D.
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Corporations aren't altruistic by nature. If they can't expect to recoup their R&D expenses, then they'll be forced to do less R&D.