Green innovation and the circular economy. Innovation diffusion theories and models

12 Outubro 2026, 18:00 • CRISTINA MARIA PAIXÃO DE SOUSA

Green innovation and the circular economy:

Sustainable innovation and Green innovation

Circular economy: definition and  relationship with green transition and eco-innovation

Indicators for eco-innovation

Innovation diffusion theories and models:

“Innovation diffusion”, what is it about?

Diffusion models

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Innovation systems and systemic properties of industrial structures. Inclusive innovation and social innovation

7 Outubro 2026, 20:30 • CRISTINA MARIA PAIXÃO DE SOUSA

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The theories, models and empirical evidence of the economics of innovation: founding perspectives

28 Setembro 2026, 18:00 • CRISTINA MARIA PAIXÃO DE SOUSA

The basics: Innovation key concepts

Innovation typologies/taxonomies

Classical innovation theories: from the linear to the interactive models of innovation

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S&T and innovation: concepts, measures and empirical observation

21 Setembro 2026, 18:00 • CRISTINA MARIA PAIXÃO DE SOUSA

How to measure innovation?

R&D Statistics: The OECD Frascati manual universe

Immediate outputs of R&D: scientific publications and patents

Oslo Manual and derived innovation statistics

Complex innovation indicators

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How economists have dealt with innovation

14 Setembro 2026, 18:00 • CRISTINA MARIA PAIXÃO DE SOUSA

Economic thought and innovation

Classical economics (Smith, Ricardo + Malthus) (2nd half 18th  century)

Neoclassical economics (since 2nd  half 19th century)

Schumpeter (1920-1950)

The Economics of Growth (and Development) (after WW2)

Neo-Malthusianism  (since 1970s)

New Growth theory (since 1980s)

Neo-schumpeterian, Evolutionary economists

Diminishing returns in R&D (2000s)

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