After this course, students will be able • to understand current topics in Industrial Dynamics and Evolution, • to dig deeper into the literature about a certain topic and elaborate the status quo of the scientific evidence, • to develop a research question, • to critically discuss an issue from academic research, • to write a research paper, and eventually • to assess and criticize the quality of the academic work of peers.
Course Prerequisites
None
Teaching Methods
The course will be composed of 40 hours of lectures based on slides and academic papers provided by the lecturers. The course follows a seminar structure. The students will be provided with topical input during the lectures, but students will also have to work independently on their own seminar paper and presentations.
Assessment Methods
Students will be evaluated based on a written seminar paper and two oral presentations. The students can choose to investigate their topics by applying one of the following research methods: - Empirical quantitative methods (such as regression analysis), - Empirical qualitative methods (such as interviews), or - Systematic Literature Review. The final topic of the seminar paper will be chosen by the students in the field of the topics introduced during the lecture including: - Innovation Systems, - Catch-up Processes, or - Responsible Innovation.
Contents
- Industry life cycle - Technological regimes and innovation patterns - Technological entry - Market structure and innovation - Innovation systems - Policy tools to stimulate D&S; - Evolution of network industries - Green innovation / sustainability
