SEMINAR IN INDUSTRIAL DYNAMICS AND EVOLUTION
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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.
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.
- 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
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.