ECON 2211

Economics of Innovation

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Innovation involves the creation and diffusion of new products, processes and methods that drive productivity increases and sustainable growth. This course uses microeconomics to examine the public sector’s role in promoting innovation and firms’ receptor capacity to recognize and address productivity gaps with investments in innovative products, processes and methods.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2026 syllabus by Jonathan Simms. Open the PDF

Grading

40%In-class tests (5)Choose 5 of 8 tests; complete 3 by March 9
15%Group projectDue March 16
45%Final examEssay format; during exam period
10%BonusAttend 3 of 5 field events or presentations

Textbook

  • The Economics of Innovation, G.M. Peter Swann

Course rules

Late project
Late projects lose 5% per hour.
Missed requirements
Submit at most one Student Declaration of Absence form, before the academic deadline.
Missed final
Notify the instructor before the exam starts; a make-up exam will be arranged.
Tests and exam
Electronic devices and prepared notes, including generative AI notes, are not permitted.

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