Delivered at:: Department of Educational Programmes

Course type:: Compulsory course

When:: 1 year, 2 module

Instructor

Roud, Vitaliy

Full Syllabus

Abstract

The interplay between innovations, economic transformation, and economic growth is studied with an emphasis on the relationship between the STI discourse and the general agenda of development studies, considering the link between innovation and productivity, technological upgrading, and catch-up. The course is delivered to master students of The National Research University – Higher School of Economics/HSE. The course length is 114 academic hours in total of which 32 hours are class room hours and 82 hours are devoted to self-study. Academic control forms are in-class quizzes and presentations, a written project (structured literature review), and a written exam.

Learning Objectives

Understanding the agenda of Economics of Innovation, as well as contemporary views on the interrelations between technological change and economic development
Using quality academic texts to develop and support argumentation

Course Contents

Technology upgrading and economic catch-up / Middle income trap
International innovation
Innovation and the agenda of development studies
Innovation and Intellectual property rights
R&D organisations and universities in the innovation process
The role of individuals and households
The role of state and public-private partnerships for STI
Measuring economic effects of R&D and innovation
Social returns to R&D and innovation
OECD Innovation Imperative agenda
Policymaking in the area of STI
Digitalization and innovation

Assessment Elements

Stands for in-class participation (quizzes)
Presentation
Structured literature review (essay)
Final exam

Interim Assessment

2021/2022 2nd module
0.4 * Final exam + 0.25 * Stands for in-class participation (quizzes) + 0.25 * Structured literature review (essay) + 0.1 * Presentation

Master’s Programme 'Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy'

Economics of Innovation Advanced