73 474 - The Economics of Ideas: Growth, Innovation and Intellectual Property

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Carnegie Mellon University

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Description:

Healthy economies in many way resemble healthy people ? they are alive and vibrant, growing and adjusting in response to changing circumstances ? and what fuels economic growth and innovation are ideas. This course explores the role of ideas in the modern economy. Topics include: models of economic growth, economic efficiency and development, innovation and human capital, intellectual property and public policy issues. (Lecture, 3 hours). Minimum grade standard of "C" applies only to economics courses.

Credits:

9.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cmu.edu/

Phone Number:

(412) 268-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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