Course 2009-2010 a.y.

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EMIT-LS (6 credits - II sem. - CO)

Course Director:
MARIA LUISA MANCUSI

Course Objectives

The course addresses innovation, competition and growth both from a macroeconomic and from a microeconomic perspective. It covers the theories and models of economic growth, with an emphasis on the interaction between innovation and competition and on their role in explaining economic growth. The course also addresses questions related to industrial development and the role of institutions.
During the lectures, models presented are confronted with data and emphasis is given to the role of public policy in fostering innovation, achieving the benefits of tougher competition and designing appropriate institutional frameworks.

Course Content Summary

• Theories of economic growth: exogenous and endogenous growth models
• The role and extent of knowledge spillovers: an empirical evaluation
• Innovation and development
• Innovation and institutions
• Microeconomic aspects of the economics of knowledge, R&D and technology diffusion
• Competing in capabilities: Globalization and industrial development
  

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

Written exam

Textbooks

A complete list of readings will be given at the beginning of the course.

Exam textbooks & Online Articles (check availability at the Library)

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