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AH2004 Industrial Dynamics 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus AH2004 (Autumn 2013–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AH2004 (Autumn 2013–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

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

Intended 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.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

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 and completion

Grading scale

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

Examination

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

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Assignment, written exam

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ITM/Industrial Economics and Management

Main field of study

Industrial Management

Education cycle

Second cycle