Table 2 Global R&D expenditure [$M]
From: The potential risks of nanomaterials: a review carried out for ECETOC
| Country/Region | 1997 | 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 432 | 604 |
| Western Europe | 126 | 350–400 |
| Japan | 120 | 750 |
| South Korea | 0 | 100pa (for 10 yrs) |
| Taiwan | 0 | 70 |
| Australia | 0 | 40 |
| China | 0 | 40 |
| Rest of world | 0 | 270 |