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Module number (link to module description) Module title Module coordinator ECTS credits for module
Show details 88-021-SRI01-H-0717
Economics of Innovation
Wiederhold, Simon
5


Course no.: Exam no.:
88-021-SRI01-S-VL-0717.20192.001
Course title: Exam title:
Economics of Innovation
Kategorie:
Lecture
Language of lesson:
Englisch
Date:
10/24/2019 - 2/6/2020
Organizer:
Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät
Lecturer: Examiner:
Wiederhold, Simon
Exam type:
end-of-semester examination
Exam mode:
Klausur
Max. number of participants:
0 unlimited
Type of studies:
MSc BWL
Learning objectives:
Innovation is fundamental in modern societies. The lecture shows how to analyze innovation from an economic perspective. The lecture’s focus is empirical, but basic theories of innovation and entrepreneurship will also be discussed. In particular, students will gain an understanding of the following central topics: empirical analysis of the innovation process, role of policy in fostering innovation, financing innovation and entrepreneurship. Another topic the lecture deals with are the social and economic consequences of the diffusion of new technologies, such as broadband Internet.

The lecture’s structure closely follows the stages in the innovation process, that is, invention, innovation, and diffusion.
Content/topics:
- Invention: How to protect new knowledge?
- Innovation
- Financing innovation and entrepreneurship
- Who is more innovative: large firms or small firms?
- Human capital theory and entrepreneurship
- Regional innovation policies
- Supply-side innovation policies
- Demand-side innovation policies
- Diffusion of new technologies
- General Purpose Technologies
- Non-monetary effects of technology diffusion
- Impact of new technologies on social and economic outcomes
- Skill-biased technological change
Recommended prerequisites:
Basic knowledge in microeconomics and statistics
E-learning offer (URL):
Literature:
The lecture is not based on a single textbook, but is mainly based on journal articles (literature will be announced during the lecture).
Teaching and learning formats/course types:
Registration from… to:
9/23/2019 -
Last possible date of deregistration:
Status:
Closed
Comments:
Room:
Scheduled event/examination dates 
Date / Time Room Lecturer Comment
Thu 24.10.2019 18:00 - 7:30 PM HB-101 Wiederhold, Simon
Thu 31.10.2019 18:00 - 7:30 PM HB-101 Wiederhold, Simon
Thu 07.11.2019 18:00 - 7:30 PM HB-101 Wiederhold, Simon
Thu 14.11.2019 18:00 - 7:30 PM HB-101 Wiederhold, Simon
Thu 21.11.2019 18:00 - 7:30 PM HB-101 Wiederhold, Simon
Thu 28.11.2019 18:00 - 7:30 PM HB-101 Wiederhold, Simon
Thu 05.12.2019 18:00 - 7:30 PM HB-101 Wiederhold, Simon
Thu 12.12.2019 18:00 - 7:30 PM HB-101 Wiederhold, Simon
Thu 19.12.2019 18:00 - 7:30 PM HB-101 Wiederhold, Simon
Thu 09.01.2020 18:00 - 7:30 PM HB-101 Wiederhold, Simon
Thu 16.01.2020 18:00 - 7:30 PM HB-101 Wiederhold, Simon
Thu 23.01.2020 18:00 - 7:30 PM HB-101 Wiederhold, Simon
Thu 30.01.2020 18:00 - 7:30 PM HB-101 Wiederhold, Simon
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