Economics of Technology
This course focuses on the role of technology and innovation in contemporary economies. In particular, this course examines the impact of technology and innovation on growth and development, industrial dynamics, business strategies, and public policies. The analytical context of the course is as follows: The Nature of Invention and Innovation: Allocation of Research Resources, Agents and Process of Technological Advancement; Microeconomics of Technological Change & Innovation: Innovation, Firm and Market Characteristics, Scale and Scope in R&D, Technology Dissemination, Firm Strategy, Technology Markets, Collaborative Networks; Macroeconomics of Technological Change & Innovation: Technology, Economic Growth, Productivity, Spillovers.