This course analyzes the determinants and consequences of technological innovation in firms, with a special emphasis on its interrelation with strategic and organizational aspects. We will analyze these issues through economic and management lenses. In this course, the students work on the following skills: - Theoretical skills: analysis of the theoretical body behind the main research questions of the topic - Analytical skills: interpretation of empirical evidence, analysis of quantitative data - Communication skills: writing, discussion and oral presentation

1. Technological knowledge, technical change and diffusion of innovation 2. Innovation and market structure 3. Organizational structure and incentives to innovate 4. Absorptive capacity 5. Protecting innovations through patents 6. The exploitation of innovation. The Licensing of innovation 7. Localization of knowledge and technology spillovers. 8. Diffusion of knowledge through mobility 9. Human capital and innovation 10. Financing innovation

- Lectures - Paper reading, analysis and class discussion - Paper presentations - Data analysis