ABSTRACT
This chapter aims to compare the eight states and present generalizations derived from the comparisons on goals and the policy development context, policy clusters, and program clusters. It deals with conclusions about the future of these state efforts. These states are California, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas. A first important factor in the development of science and technology policies and programs is the perceived need to replace or invigorate declining industries and to diversify existing economies. In some states, the broad goal of job creation through science and technology policy has been targeted for specific population groups or regions within the state. Private-sector involvement has consisted of the active leadership of industry representatives in some states. The higher education components of the education systems have provided an institutional base for industry-university research cooperation on high-technology programs.
