Economics of Innovation

POINTS
1

MODE
Workshop

TYPE
Knowing

KIND
SoCIETIE KNOT

THREAD
Enabling Technologies

Summary

Thisworkshop introduces the economics of innovation — a field that seeks tounderstand how ideas are produced and rewarded. We examine the core features ofideas for new technology and how these features underpin intellectual propertyprotection. Real-world case studies are used to ground the theoretical insightsin practice.

Preparation

While thesession will introduce the economics of innovation in an accessible format,considering your own context can enrich both the discussion and yourresponse to the completion activity.

What participants will learn

• What distinguishes ideas for new technology and why that matters for innovation.
• How the economics of innovation provides a framework for understanding intellectual property protection, based on real-world examples.

Advice

Prior to coming to the session, reflect briefly on a project or area of knowledge on innovation.

Completion

Short reflection toadd to learning portfolio:

What distinguishesideas for new technology, and how does this influence the ways we protect andshare knowledge?

In your view, howmight thinking about innovation through an economic lens intersect with — orchallenge — approaches to knowledge sharing and protection in another context?

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Created by

Creina Day