Economics of Innovation

A la fin de cette unité d’enseignement, l’étudiant est capable de :

Having regard to the LO of the programme, this activity contributes to the development and acquisition of the following LO:

• 1. Corporate citizenship
• 1.1. ¿Demonstrate independent reasoning, look critically  ¿
• 2. Knowledge and reasoning
• 2.1. Master  the core knowledge  of each  area  of management.
• 2.2. Master  highly specific  knowledge   ¿
• 2.3. Articulate the acquired knowledge  from different areas
• 2.4. Activate and apply the acquired knowledge  ¿
• 3. A scientific and systematif approach
• 3.1. Conduct a clear,  structured, analytical  reasoning ¿
• 3.2. Collect, select  and  analyze  relevant  information   ¿
• 3.3.Consider  problems using  a  systemic and  holistic  approach  ¿
• 3.4. Perceptively  synthesize  ¿demonstrating a certain  conceptual distance ¿
• 3.5.Produce, through  analysis  and  diagnosis, implementable solutions¿
• 5. Work effectively in an international and multicultural environment
• 5.2.Position ... the functioning  of an organization, in its ...socio-economic dimensions¿
• 6. Teamwork and leadership
• 6.1. Work in a team...
• 8. Communication and interpersonal skills
• 8.1. Express a clear and structured message¿
• 8.2. Interact  and  discuss effectively  ¿
• 9. Personal and professional development
• 9.1. Independent self-starter  ¿
• 9.4. Quick study, lifelong learner ¿

At the end of this course, the student will be able to:

1. understand what sets innovation markets apart from other markets.
2. understand why markets often fail when it comes to produce information and knowledge.
3. understand why and how governments should intervene in such markets.
4. use the economic analysis in order to improve their understanding of a number of topical issues (e.g., the impact of patents and generic drugs on the fight against diseases like HIV/AIDS or malaria, software patents, piracy of digital goods, etc).