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ECON 6770 - Economics of Innovation I

Core issues in the economics of technology and innovation are covered along with policy ramifications. Topics include models of strategic R&D and patenting, quality and price measures, drivers of innovation in firms and fields of knowledge, technology adoption and diffusion, and regional innovation.

Prerequisite or Corequisite: Ph.D. student status or permission of instructor.

When Offered: FALL TERM ANNUALLY

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 3