T
All at no cost in research time.
TANSTAFL
No cost in research time on the current tech, but (potentially) more research time on the next because of the lack of overflow.
T
All at no cost in research time.
Drawback: leaves you open for demands for cash from the AI
Demands are actually good. Easy diplo points.
TANSTAFL
No cost in research time on the current tech, but (potentially) more research time on the next because of the lack of overflow.
Wrong. You make up the lack of overflow by raising the slider higher on the next tech, which you can do since you have more cash.
Drawback: leaves you open for demands for cash from the AI
Which, unless your multipliers have changed, is a total wash.