Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation and Technology

This course uses economic concepts to examine technological innovation, competition, and economic growth, focusing on intellectual property protection, market structure, and public-private sector interactions.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Guanming Shi3.4/5

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2016: 3.35 GPA, 61.5% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2018: 3.71 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.64 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Describe major issues in economics of intellectual property protection (IPP), technology and innovation.

  • Employ basic economic analysis of IPP, technology and innovation related policy issues.

  • Articulate and critique theories and firms’ commercial strategies related to IPP, technology and innovation.

  • Communicate clearly economic and policy issues related to IPP, technology and innovation.

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Graduate/professional standing and (ECON 301 or 311)

AAE/MHR 540

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Raw average: 2.00/5 from 4 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2016: 3.35 GPA, 61.5% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2018: 3.71 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.64 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Economics of intellectual property protection (IPP).
  • Market structure and innovation.
  • Interaction between public and private sectors.
  • Globalization.

Skills

  • Basic economic analysis of intellectual property protection, technology, and innovation policy issues.
  • Articulating and critiquing theories and firms' commercial strategies related to intellectual property, technology, and innovation.
  • Clearly communicating economic and policy issues related to intellectual property protection, technology, and innovation.

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AAE/MHR 540 · Spring 2027

Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation and Technology

Recorded 2026-10-14
AAE/MHR 540 · Spring 2027

Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation and Technology

Recorded 2026-10-14
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