# Econ Of Innovation & New Tech

## ECON-6110

Technological innovation is responsible for most economic growth and is crucial to deal with major societal concerns. This course examines the economics of innovation and new technologies. It shows how technologies are created and put to use, from basic science through invention and development to diffusion and practical use. Additional topics include R&D determinants, sources of innovation, product improvement, cost reduction, incentivizing and stimulating innovation, patents, evolution of innovation and technology, innovative competition in industry, and the national innovation environment.

3 credits
Cross-listed with:
ECON-4110 Econ Of Innovation & New Tech
Prereqs:
none

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2024

Econ Of Innovation & New Tech (3c)

- Kenneth L. Simons

Seats Taken: 0/5

2023

Econ Of Innovation & New Tech (3c)

- Kenneth L. Simons

Seats Taken: 1/5

2022

Econ Of Innovation & New Tech (3c)

- Kenneth L. Simons

Seats Taken: 2/19

Econ Of Innovation & New Tech (3c)

- Kenneth L. Simons

Seats Taken: 0/19

2021

Econ Of Innovation & New Tech (3c)

- Kenneth L. Simons

Seats Taken: 1/10

2020

Econ Of Innovation & New Tech (3c)

- Kenneth L. Simons

Seats Taken: 6/10

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