How is education in science treated/rewarded in other countries?

What countries are front runners in actively seeking out and promoting scientific advancement for the benefit of their economy; or whatever it is that other countries seek to improve through scientific advancement?

Or has the whole world become a close-minded cesspit of greed that only sees education as a way to make a fortune off some of the world's most capable minds whilst simultaneously crushing their spirit and holding them back?

https://youtu.be/341Lv8JLLV4?si=iJXxGpEI2JFsxw01

No recommendations for broken sword 🧐

I'm not familiar with the games you've mentioned but I believe Fire Emblem: Three Houses might be relevant (on Switch). My sister in law was playing it one time we were staying at theirs. I was encouraged to give it a whirl. Had several very late nights honing my team.