ECON691 ECONOMICS OF TECHNOLOGY POLICY
| Course Code: |
3110691 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
| Department: |
Economics |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. EROL TAYMAZ |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall Semesters. |
Course Content
Neo-classical and evolutionary theories of science and technology policy. National and international systems of innovation. Science and technology policies in developed and newly industrialized countries. Comparative analysis of science parks and technoparks. The aims and means of technology policy in Turkey. National system of innovation in Turkey: institutional structure, agents, and policies. Seminars by relevant policy institutions (TUBITAK, TTGV, DPT, KOSGEB, UNIDO, etc.) and R&D institutions on their structures and activities.
