Insegnamento a.a. 2003-2004

Introduction to the course:

The course will examine the role of innovation and technological diffusion modern economies and then it will link them to the dynamics and evolution of industries and services.The course will analyse the source and effects of innovation and the diffusion of new technologies; the main features of the innovative firm; the relevance of regional, sectoral and national systems of innovation; the role of public policy for R-D cooperation, support of innovation and technology diffusion. Innovation will be then related to sectors. Entry of new firms, the industry life cycle and the evolution of sectors will be examined.  The main factors affecting the differences in the dynamics, structure and evolution of industries will be analysed.

Course Content :

1. From the linear model of innovation to the chain linked one
2. The sources and effects of innovation
3. The innovative firm
4. The diffusion of new technologies
5. Systems of innovation
6. Public policy in support of innovation and diffusion
7. Analysis of innovation data
8. Econometric methods for the analysis of innovation and diffusion
9. Innovation, entry and industrial dynamics
10. Industry life cycle
11. The evolution of different industries and services
12. Sectoral systems
13. Innovation, industrial transformation and international competitiveness

Textbooks:

• F. MALERBA, Economia dell'innovazione, Carocci, 2000.

Alternatively, for those students who want readings in English:

• Papers and Readings in English provided at the beginning of the course and covering the topics of the Textbook.
  Additional readings and material on several topics available at the beginning of the course.

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Examinations:

Classes and exams will be in English.
Exams will be in written form.
During the course there will be a mid-term exam.