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Economics of innovation and development

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The Department of Economics has strong research interests in various aspects of the economics of innovation and development. Work on innovation has looked at econometric evidence for different theories of industrial change and share price dynamics. This work stream has been supported by a number of large grants from the UK and EU and students in this area have had particular success in getting academic jobs. Members of this group play a leading role in the OU’s ESRC research centres and are equally interested in innovation in emerging economies and high-income countries.

Qualifications available:

PhD or MPhil

Fees:

For detailed information on current fees visit Fees and funding.

Entry requirements:

Minimum 2:1 (or equivalent), with masters degree preferred

Potential research projects

  • Financial markets and innovation
  • Different theories of innovation
  • The capability of firms to grow

Potential supervisors

Further information

If you have an enquiry specific to this research area please contact:

Name:
Ms Jan Smith
Email:
economics@open.ac.uk
Phone:
+44 (0)1908 654456

For general enquiries please contact the Research Degrees Team via the link under ‘Your questions’ on the right of the page.

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