HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Research and development (R"D)>The financial definition for Research and development (R"D)>:Development of new products and services by a company in order to obtain a competitive advantage. Similar MatchesImport substitution development strategyImport substitution development strategyA development strategy followed by many Latin American countries and other LDCs that emphasize import substitution-accomplished through protectionism-as the route to economic growth. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)IBRD or World Bank makes loans at nearly conventional terms to countries for projects of high economic priority. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)Also commonly called the World Bank. It is a United Nations affiliated institution that assists in the development of its poorer members by facilitating private investments, and by making and guaranteeing loans. Further SuggestionsInternational Development Association (IDA)Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Research and development limited partnership Click to compare definitions of Research and development (R"D)> Click to view definitions beginning re |