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Academic Year 2005/2006


Economics of Technology
ECON 318 FA

This course examines technology and technological change using the tools of microeconomics. It studies the historical evolution of technology and compares it with modern developments. It analyzes the interaction of technology with industrial market structure and public policy. Particular emphasis is given to communications technology and the Internet.

MAJOR READINGS

W. Baumol, THE FREE MARKET INNOVATION MACHINE
Several journal articles and book chapters.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Several student presentations on readings and a major presentation analyzing a technology of interest. Much of the grading will be by groups.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: ECON301

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Hogendorn,Christiaan    
Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: PAC125;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 25)
SR. major: 15   Jr. major: 10
SR. non-major: 0   Jr. non-major: 0   SO: X   FR: X

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning, Speaking
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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