U.S. research workforce lags by some measures
Scientists’ share of total employment is lower than in many other countries
![Employment graph](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/notebook_graph.png?fit=860%2C460&ssl=1)
UNDEREMPLOYED Globally, the United States ranks 17th in scientists' share of total employment.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, adapted by M. Telfer