Academic Catalog

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.