Economics of Technical Change (EC0024)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MSE-3-TECHCHG

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the role of technical change, and innovation more broadly, in the process of economic change. Particular attention may be paid to the following topics: the contribution of Joseph Schumpeter; the evolutionary/institutional approach to economic change; theory of the firm and learning; clusters, industrial districts, innovation and international competitiveness; the evolution of the telecoms industry in the Internet age; innovation systems; R&D decision-making.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Hons Entry

? Costs : None

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Economics of Technical Change (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Economics, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	09:00	10:50	Room 9.01, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course students should have developed their general skills of critical analysis and assessment; obtaining and processing information from a variety of sources; presentation and communication skills; interpersonal and groups skills; independent action and initiative; managing tasks and time.