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: |
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| 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.
