We invest half what most other developed countries do on research and development, we patent relatively few new ideas, and our universities are slipping backwards in the international rankings. We can do so much better. In fact, until we make crucial breakthroughs in how we earn our way in the world, we will continue to rely on increasing levels of pollution, debt, and asset sales to support our current way of life.
in favour of freedom and human rights, for example freedom of speech, assembly or against state coercion or for individualism