96. Every new technology is a force for “creative destruction.†97. A growing portion of U.S. R&D expenditure is going into the development side of R&D, raising concerns about whether the United States can maintain its lead in basic science. 98. Legislation affecting business has increased steadily over the years. 99. One of the major trends in the political-legal environment is the trend toward the growth of special-interest groups. 100. Today, customers are still willing to swap personal information for customized products from firms.  Â