; and (C) analyzing the status of manufacturing technology needs across agencies. (4) To conduct technology policy analyses to improve United States manufacturing productivity, technology, and innovation, and cooperate with the United States manufacturing industry in the improvement of its productivity, technology, and ability to compete successfully in world markets. (5) To determine the influence of economic, labor, and other conditions, industrial structure and management, and government policies on technological developments in manufacturing sectors worldwide. (6) To identify technological needs, problems, and opportunities within and across the manufacturing sector that, if addressed, could make a significant contribution to the economy of the United States. (7) To assess whether the capital, technical, and other resources being allocated to manufacturing are likely to generate new technologies, are adequate to meet private and social demands for goods and services, and are sufficient to promote productivity and economic growth. (8) To propose studies and policy experiments, in cooperation with agencies, to determine the effectiveness of measures with the potential of advancing United States technological innovation in manufacturing. (9) To encourage the creation of joint initiatives by State and local governments, regional organizations, private companies, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, or Federal laboratories to encourage technology transfer, to stimulate innovation, and to promote an appropriate climate for investment in manufacturing-related industries. (10) To propose manufacturing-related cooperative research involving appropriate agencies, State or local governments, regional organizations, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, or private companies to promote the common use of resources, to improve training programs and curricula, to stimulate interest in high technology manufacturing careers, and to encourage the effective dissemination of