Typical perspectives examined include principal-agent theory and institutional economics, industrial organization, strategic frameworks, intellectual property, productivity assessment, and technology diffusion. Extensive reading and discussion of research literature aimed at exploring application of these methods used in their development and testing. Primarily for doctoral students. Introduces advanced undergraduates or graduate students in the School of Engineering and Science to the integration of technical, economic, political, and environmental consideration required for the successful implementation of technology. Case studies are drawn from the energy and environment area with some emphasis on analytic techniques that serve as a 'tool box' for students.
Technologies considered include fossil, nuclear, solar, and energy conservation.
International aspects, such as weapons proliferation and global climate effects, also discussed. An analysis of the relationships between technological innovation, productivity, growth and industrial competitiveness. Examines alternatives models of industrial performance at the enterprise, industry, and national levels. Fours industry case studies. Survey recent developments in industrial policies in the US and other advanced industrialized nations.