Economic policies for technological development (3750)
  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. Bart LAHCEN 

Language of instruction : English
Credits: 6,0
  
Period: semester 2 (6sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Exam contract: not possible
 
Sequentiality
 
   No sequentiality

Prerequisites

The student knows the theory of market failure and can apply it to different markets.

The student knows and can differentiate the main ways by which governmentsintervene in markets: regulation, subsidies, taxation


Content

This concerns a transition curriculum. No contact sessions are provided. The student is only required to participate in the evaluation.

Normative justification of economic policies for technological development

  • Theory of market failure
  • Industrial policy theory
  • Additional theories

Economic policy measures

Positive analysis of existing policy landscape

  • local level
  • regional level
  • national level
  • supra-national level

Case studies



Normative justification of economic policies for technological development

  • Theory of market failure
  • Industrial policy theory
  • Additional theories

Economic policy measures

Positive analysis of existing policy landscape

  • local level
  • regional level
  • national level
  • supra-national level

Case studies


Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture ✔  
Response lecture ✔  
Small group session ✔  


Evaluation

Semester 2 (6,00sp)

Evaluation method
Written exam100 %
Closed-book ✔

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No
 

Compulsory course material
 

Lecture notes
 

Recommended reading
 

Provided by lecturer in course slides
 

Recommended course material
 

Course slides provided by the lecturer
 

Remarks
 

This concerns a transition curriculum. No contact sessions are provided. The student is only required to participate in the evaluation.


Learning outcomes
Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering
  •  EC 

    • EC 01: The holder of the degree applies acquired knowledge independently. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit)

  •  EC 

    • EC 04: The holder of the degree works in a diverse team and displays leadership skills with a multidisciplinary approach to a business problem. (Teamwork)

  •  EC 

    • EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates clearly and correctly in writing and orally, in a business and academic context, if necessary supplemented with visual support. (Communication)

  •  EC 

    • EC 08: The holder of the degree shows autonomy in implementing scientific research methods. (Research skills)

  •  EC 

    • EC 09: The holder of the degree shows autonomy in analysing, interpreting, evaluating and reporting research results.  (Research skills)

 
Master of Business Engineering
  •  EC 

    • EC 01: The holder of the degree applies acquired knowledge independently. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit)

  •  EC 

    • EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates clearly and correctly in writing and orally, in a business and academic context, if necessary supplemented with visual support. (Communication)

  •  EC 

    • EC 08: The holder of the degree shows autonomy in implementing scientific research methods. (Research skills)

 
  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
Offered inTolerance3
1st Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering J
1st Master of Business Engineering - Technology in Business J
2nd Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering J
2nd Master of Business Engineering option TiB J
Exchange Programme Business Economics J



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