This course introduces PhD students to the empirical analysis of innovation using patent data, with a focus on the USPTO datasets. It explores the incentives for innovation, the role of universities and governments, venture capital’s influence on startup innovation, antitrust considerations, and the effects of patent disclosure. Additional topics include the geography of innovation, the private value of patents, and the contributions of star inventors. Through a review of key economic studies, students will develop analytical skills to assess the impact of policy and economic forces on technological progress. The course will end with a Stata lab session on how to use the USPTO datasets.
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Dr. Ajay Bhaskarabhatla
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ERIM Doctoral Office
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Register directly via the course site. If you have previously attended an ERIM course, you will already have an EUR account. If not, you will be asked to create one to complete your enrolment and receive access to course materials.
- Browse courses: Select the course that interests you and click on 'Register now'.
- Create an account: Submit the details for your account. You will need it to access the course materials via the university’s learning management system.
- Complete registration: Fill out the registration form and submit payment.
- Confirmation: Receive a confirmation email with course details.
ERIM Full-time and Part-time PhD candidates can register free of charge via the university’s student information system, Osiris. A EUR student account is required to log in and enrol.
Course fee: €250 per EC credit
Fee waiver: Available for ERIM members and ERIM Full-time & Part-time PhD candidates.
After submitting your application, you will receive payment instructions. Your spot is confirmed once payment is received. When submitting the online form, you can choose between direct payment or invoice. A fee waiver is available for ERIM members and ERIM Full-time & Part-time PhD candidates.
Course materials will be available via Canvas, the university’s learning management system. You can access them using the account provided upon registration. If you encounter issues, try copying the link into an incognito/private browser window.
By default, all announcements from Canvas are sent to your EUR student email account. You can add your preferred personal email address under Canvas > User Account > Settings > Ways to connect (right side menu).
Participation in ERIM Summer School grants you also access to Erasmus University Library. The online collection includes e-journals, e-books, online articles and other resources. It can be accessed easily through the Library website with your EUR student account.