How did Bell's institutional investment strategy differ from that of contemporaries like Edison?

Answer

Bell invested heavily in organizations dedicated to pure research and public education.

Bell showed an institutional difference by funding entities like the Volta Laboratory and co-founding the National Geographic Society, focusing on research and education rather than solely on productizing patents.

How did Bell's institutional investment strategy differ from that of contemporaries like Edison?
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