Full course description

This course investigates the policy realm of science, technology and innovation. The course starts with an historical overview of how these policies emerged. The next stage investigates several theoretical concepts that are used to design and implement these policies, such as innovation systems and market failure. This part of the course will establish a broad framework that explains why government policy may contribute to enhance welfare in society at large. The final part of the course looks at specific policy instruments in the field of science, technology and innovation policy, and will review a number of techniques that can be used to evaluate the efficiency and impact of these instruments.