SEMINAR IN INDUSTRIAL DYNAMICS AND EVOLUTION
- Overview
- Assessment methods
- Learning objectives
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- Delivery method
- Teaching methods
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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.
Assessment: Seminar Paper (50%), Presentation of Research Questions (15%), and Final Presentation (35%).
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.
- Session 01: Kick-off and introduction to scientific writing
- Session 02: Introduction to empirical research methods
- Session 02: Introduction to Innovation Systems Research
- Session 03: Introduction to Catch-up Processes
- Session 04: Introduction to Responsible Innovation Research
- Session 05: Coaching I: Identifying and specifying a topic; Developing a research question; Preparing an academic presentation
- Session 06: Presentation and discussion of research questions
- Session 07: Coaching II: Preparing a scientific paper (Writing and Discussing)
- Session 08: Final presentations of findings
The course will be based on a set of slides covering the topical and methodological input. These are provided by the lecturers. Additional readings are compulsory, and cover i.a.:
Chaminade, C., Lundvall, B.-Å., & Haneef, S. (2018). Advanced introduction to national innovation systems. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.
Dosi, G., & Nelson, R.R., (2010). Technical change and industrial dynamics as evolutionary processes. In: B.H. Hall & N. Rosenberg (Eds.), Handbook of the Economics of Innovation, Vol. 1 (pp. 51-127). Amsterdam: Elsevier.
Mengis, H. (2021): The role of individuals, incumbents, and failure in catch-up processes: a systematic literature review. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, 33, 84-108.
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.