VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-20
“Israeli economists like to say that the survival of the Israeli state is dependent on it retaining its edge in research and development, but why? Why is that the case if it’s not true for other states, such as Romania?”
Shir Hever · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Hever questioned the common justification given by Israeli economists for prioritizing research and development retention.
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