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877-0101-00L 6 Credits WBZ , NDS D-GESS
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Technology, Society, Markets and the State

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Thomas Bernauer, Prof. Dr. Tobias Schmidt, Prof. Dr. Christian Freudlsperger
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:10

Abstract

Technological innovation is seldom entirely market-driven but often requires policy intervention. This module will introduce the participants into the literature that aims to understand technology and the underlying markets and its interaction with policy and its underlying politics. Besides an academic perspective, it will introduce practitioners working at the technology-policy interface.

Objective

Introduction: Participants understand (1) what public policy and policy analysis are, (2) why policy analysis is important for evidence-based policy-making, (3) how policy analysis is undertaken in a consulting firm. Technology, Society, Markets, and the State: Participants understand (1) what the key technological innovations in history have been, (2) how technological innovation unfolds and what factors drive it or slow it down, (3) what role the state (public policy, regulatory frameworks), markets (consumers, firms), and other stakeholders play in this regard. Political Institutions and Policy-Making Processes: Understand (1) how electoral systems, legislatures, government, public administrations, the judiciary, and interest groups function and shape policy choices, (2) the role of law, law-making, and law enforcement in modern societies, (3) how the European Union and international organisations decide on and implement policies.

Resources

Literature

Course materials can be found on Moodle.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
WBZ , NDS
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Technology, Society, Markets and the State
  • 30.01 Date 09:15-18:00 (RZ D 8)
  • 31.01 Date 09:15-18:00 (RZ D 8)
  • 01.02 Date 09:15-17:00 (RZ D 8)
  • 07.02 Date 09:15-18:00 (HG E 21)
  • 08.02 Date 09:15-17:00 (HG E 21)
  • 07.03 Date 09:15-18:00 (HG E 23)
  • 08.03 Date 09:15-17:00 (HG E 23)
  • 14.03 Date 09:15-18:00 (UNO B 11)
  • 15.03 Date 09:15-17:00 (HG E 21)
69 h semesterly

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