AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims at providing students with the economic skills necessary to understand the mechanisms of generation of technological innovation and the assessment of its impact on the econoc system. The processes of innovation will be addressed at level of single company, industry sector and territorial system also deepening the diffusion dynamics of innovations and the public policies in support of technological innovation.

TEACHING METHODS

The course consists of lectures, practical exercises and small group activities aimed at consolidating acquired knowledge and self-assessment of the level of learning and understanding.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Theoretical foundations of the economics of innovation.

Science, technology and knowledge

The innovative enterprise

Sectoral patterns of innovation and industrial dynamics

Sectoral and spatial diffusion

Innovation, employment and economic development

The above topics will also be explored from the perspective of digital innovation.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

All teaching materials will be provided during the teaching.

All students are invited to periodically consult the page for this teaching on the AulaWeb e-learning portal.  All information and materials relating to this course are published exclusively on that site.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

LUCA PERSICO (President)

ISABELLA LANZONE

LESSONS

LESSONS START

March 2023

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written with possible additional oral test.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Proficiency in the use of tools and the ability to explain clearly and with correct terminology will also be part of evaluation.

Exam schedule