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AH2004 Industrial Dynamics 7.5 credits

Industrial Dynamics

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This first module provides an introduction to advanced studies in the field of economics of technological change. It both introduces a number of theoretical concepts and explain key concepts necessary to study this field. This course focuses on the determinants and characteristics of the process of industrial innovation and the implications for industrial dynamics in terms of entry, exit, growth and competition in different sectors, times and places. The course features theoretical and empirical studies of both historical and current interest, of innovation and industrial dynamics. The aim of the course is that the students should learn to understand present-day innovation and technological change and their impact on the economy better, by seeking historical similarities, analogies, and, certainly also differences compared to present.

  • Educational level

    Second cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

    D

  • Subject area

    Industrial Management

  • Grade scale

    A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Course offerings

Spring 14 for programme students

  • Periods

    Spring 14 P3 (7.5 credits)

  • Application code

    60517

  • Start date

    2014 week: 4

  • End date

    2014 week: 12

  • Language of instruction

    English

  • Campus

    KTH Campus

  • Number of lectures

  • Number of exercises

  • Tutoring time

    Daytime

  • Form of study

    Normal

  • Number of places *

    Min. 10

    *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places.

  • Schedule

    Schedule (new window)

  • Course responsible

    Kristina Nyström <kristina.nystrom@indek.kth.se>

  • Teacher

    Kristina Nyström <kristina.nystrom@indek.kth.se>

  • Target group

    Compulsory for TEINM1

    Open for all programs

  • Part of programme

Learning outcomes

This first module provides an introduction to advanced studies in the field of economics of technological change. It both introduces a number of theoretical concepts and explain key concepts necessary to study this field. This course focuses on the determinants and characteristics of the process of industrial innovation and the implications for industrial dynamics in terms of entry, exit, growth and competition in different sectors, times and places. The course features theoretical and empirical studies of both historical and current interest, of innovation and industrial dynamics. The aim of the course is that the students should learn to understand present-day innovation and technological change and their impact on the economy better, by seeking historical similarities, analogies, and, certainly also differences compared to present.

Course main content

  • Innovation and Economic Development
  • Industrial Dynamics
  • Institutional Aspects of Industrial Dynamics
  • Industrial Clusters
  • Innovation Policy

Eligibility

A completed Bachelor's degree including at least 30 credits in mathematics/economics and documented proficiency in Swedish B and English B or equivalent (TOEFL, IELTS eg).

Literature

Vetenskapliga artiklar

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • ÖVN1 - Exercises, 1.5 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Assignment, written exam

Offered by

ITM/Industrial Economics and Management

Contact

Kristina Nyström, kristina.nystrom@indek.kth.se

Examiner

Kristina Nyström, kristina.nystrom@indek.kth.se

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 13.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.