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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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Economics of Technical Change (VS1) (U02329)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MSE-3-TECHCHG-V 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? This course is only available to part year visiting students. ? This course is a variant of the following course : EC0024 ? Pre-requisites : Hons Entry ? Costs : None Subject AreasHome subject areaDelivery 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
All of the following classes
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.
Assessment Information
Essay (15%) and two x 1500 word essays (85%).
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Mrs Lorna Aitken Course Organiser Prof M Fransman School Website : http://www.man.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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