Enhancement of technological infrastructure through federal investment: lessons from the Morrill Act
by Daniel Eugene Williams
International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management (IJTPM), Vol. 9, No. 4, 2009

Abstract: Through the Morrill Act, the United States' technological infrastructure was intentionally and substantially enhanced by each state receiving a federal land grant supporting practical collegiate instruction. The act was a successful application of federalist governing principles as states retained significant authority in compliance with a broad and rather ambiguous federal mandate. The nature of the mandate was viewed by opponents as an unprecedented extension of federal powers but the act was carefully crafted to obtain long-term political support and in retrospect it is seen as responsible, limited federalism. This work presents the essential historical background regarding the Morrill Act and then draws five conclusions with modern day relevance.

Online publication date: Fri, 05-Mar-2010

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