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Seminars in Economics of Innovation and Knowledge Massimiano Bucchi (University of Trento)

"Norms, competition and visibility in contemporary science: the legacy of Robert K Merton" Abstract Can Robert K. Merton’s seminal work in the sociology of science still offer useful insights tounderstand key features, trends and challenges of science in contemporary societies? This articlefocuses on two main topics. It addresses the general theme of values and norms…

Seminars in Economics of Innovation and Knowledge Morris Teubal (Department of Economics, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem)

"Strategic and 'adaptive'  policy targeting: Theory and an example" abstract Israel made a successful transition from an underdeveloped economy whose main exports during the 1960s were oranges and textiles to a high tech powerhouse based on an ICT-oriented Entrepreneurial High Tech Cluster (EHTC) which emerged during 1993-2000, a process leading to Catch Up status in…

Seminars in Economics of Innovation and Knowledge Ljubica Nedelkoska (Zeppelin University and Harvard University)

"Learning by Problem-solving" (at Dipartimento di Economia "S. Cognetti de Martiis") abstract We analyze the dynamics of learning by problem-solving at the job. We propose that the exposure to challenging job tasks increases skills and therefore work productivity. As a result, job complexity leads to higher wages. We test our hypotheses using a large panel of German…