Economic thought and innovation

15 Setembro 2025, 18:00 • CRISTINA MARIA PAIXÃO DE SOUSA

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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Economics of Innovation: object and approach

8 Setembro 2025, 18:00 • CRISTINA MARIA PAIXÃO DE SOUSA

What is innovation?

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