Are there too many scientists?

Yesterday was yet another bad, bad news day for scientists working in the pharmaceutical industry. Our best wishes to all those affected and hopefully there will be suitable and satisfying jobs out there for everyone. Clearly there are fewer jobs than there once were, and competition for work and market forces are reducing both salaries and career options.

Scientific American have recently published a thought provoking article entitled 'Does the U.S. Produce Too Many Scientists?'. Contrast and compare to the UK Government report in yesterdays post....