Academic Catalog

STPS601 INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Course Code:	8310601
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	8.0
Department:	Science And Technology Policy Studies
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	PhD
Course Coordinator:	Prof.Dr. MEHMET TEOMAN PAMUKCU
Offered Semester:	Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

This course surveys a range of topics in the area of economics of innovation and technological change. Topics to be considered include the economics of the innovative activities, the contribution of innovation and research to economic growth, and the influence of market structure and competitive environment on the production of innovations. The course further focuses on specific examples from the history of technological innovation.