This course offers an introduction to the economics of innovation from both a theoretical and empirical angle. Among others, the course will cover the following topics:
- The role of innovation for economic growth
- The advance and nature of ideas
- The economics of science
- Firms' incentives to engage in innovation
- Intellectual property rights
- Private vs. social returns to innovation
- Innovation policies
The first lecture will take place on Monday, October 7 from 16:15-17:45 in SRG 3.032.
- The role of innovation for economic growth
- The advance and nature of ideas
- The economics of science
- Firms' incentives to engage in innovation
- Intellectual property rights
- Private vs. social returns to innovation
- Innovation policies
The first lecture will take place on Monday, October 7 from 16:15-17:45 in SRG 3.032.
- Lehrende:r: Andreas Lichter