The Swiss Government places greater emphasis on research and development (R&D) into education, which is an important local factor, providing 2.7% of its GDP into R&D. (2000) Switzerland is one of the most actively engaged countries when it comes to research into education. In comparison, Australia only spends 1.53% of its GDP on research and development into education. We can see that the Swiss Government plays a more active role in research and development into education than Australia.…