Course Syllabus

LECTURE LIST

Lecture 1:  Thurs, Jan 30 | Introduction
Lecture 2:  Thurs, Feb 6 |  Production of Science as a Tournament
Lecture 3:  Thurs, Feb 13 | Production of Science: Power Laws and Teams
Lecture 4:  Thurs, Feb 20 | Problems of Slippery Science 
Lecture 5:  Thurs, Feb 27 | Supply of Scientists:  Shortages, Surpluses and Cycles 
Lecture 6:  Thurs,  Mar 5 | R&D as Search -- Options and Portfolios
Lecture 7: Thurs, Mar 26Sales Pitches vs Real Estimates of Private and Social Returns From R&D
-- Lecture 7:  Notes 
-- Lecture 7:  Zoom Video 
Lecture 8: Thurs, Apr 2:  | From R&D to Innovations
-- Lecture 8:  Notes 
-- Lecture 8:  Zoom Video
Lecture 9: Thurs, Apr 9:  | Incentives for Firms: patenting system, cooperative arrangements
-- Lecture 9:  Notes
-- Lecture 9:  Zoom Video
Lecture 10: Thurs, Apr 16:  |
-- Lecture 10:  Notes
-- Lecture 10:  Zoom Video
Lecture 11: Thurs, Apr 23:  |
-- Lecture 11:  Notes
-- Lecture 11:  Zoom Video
Lecture 12: Thurs, Apr 30:  |
-- Lecture 12:   Notes 
-- Lecture 12:  Zoom Video

 


 

 

RESEARCH PAPERS: 
-  I am available on skype/zoom/wechat/etc to talk with you about your intended paper.
-  I can advise you on data, analytic questions, etc., and help you get access to data. 
Instructions to set up time.
-  Contact Jennifer ( <amadeoholl@gmail.com> ) to set up time to talk about research paper. 
-  Include your preferred time, with consideration of time difference (Berlin is CET) and your preferred method of communication (skype/zoom/wechat).
-  Subject Line for e-mail:  ec2880, appt to discuss research paper


Assignments

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