The Innovation Economy - Why it Matters and How it Can Be Achieved?
Course Full
In the West, our economies cannot compete with the developing world on cost. We like to think we can compete on talent, the quality of our institutions and our political stability – all true but not enough. We really have to be more innovative, creating new products, services and scientific breakthroughs that will drive our economies to new heights, or at least retain our standard of living. The question is: can we do it? We will explore what it takes for a country to be innovative enough to shift to being an “innovation economy”. What policies, practices and resources are needed? Who has actually done it and how did they pull it off? We will examine Switzerland, the United States, Japan, South Korea and Sweden.
Moderator: John Simke (see biography)
Maximum Number of Spots: 25
Dates and Time: Thursdays, October 30 to November 27 2:00 to 4:00 PM (No class November 11)
Location: OISE Building 252 Bloor Street West, Room TBD
Cost: $35.00
Booking: Course full
Course Full
In the West, our economies cannot compete with the developing world on cost. We like to think we can compete on talent, the quality of our institutions and our political stability – all true but not enough. We really have to be more innovative, creating new products, services and scientific breakthroughs that will drive our economies to new heights, or at least retain our standard of living. The question is: can we do it? We will explore what it takes for a country to be innovative enough to shift to being an “innovation economy”. What policies, practices and resources are needed? Who has actually done it and how did they pull it off? We will examine Switzerland, the United States, Japan, South Korea and Sweden.
Moderator: John Simke (see biography)
Maximum Number of Spots: 25
Dates and Time: Thursdays, October 30 to November 27 2:00 to 4:00 PM (No class November 11)
Location: OISE Building 252 Bloor Street West, Room TBD
Cost: $35.00
Booking: Course full