Education:
Ph.D., New York University
Expertise:
Economics of technological change, industrial organization, science and technology policy
Background:
Professor Vonortas received his BA in economics from Athens University (Greece), his MA in Economic Development from Leicester University (UK), and his M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Economics from New York University (US). He joined the Elliott School in 1990. He has a joint appointment with the Center for International Science and Technology Policy and the Department of Economics (Columbian School of Arts and Sciences). He specializes in the economics of technological change, science and technology policy, international transfer of technology, and inter-firm cooperation in research and development.
At the Elliott School, Vonortas offers graduate courses on comparative science and technology policy, the creation and diffusion of technological advances, and technology and international competitiveness. Selected recent publications include "Research Joint Ventures: A Critical Survey of Theoretical and Empirical Literature" in Journal of Economic Surveys (2003); "Strategic Research Partnerships: A Managerial Perspective" in Technology Analysis and Strategic Management (2003); and "Science and Technology Policies Towards Research Joint Ventures" in Science and Public Policy (2002).
Courses Taught:
Econ 220 Managerial Economics for MBAs
Econ 255 Economics of Technological Change
IAff 220 Science, Technology, and Public Policy
IAff 242 Technology Creation and Diffusion (multidisciplinary)
IAff 258 Science, Politics and International Culture
IAff 259 Int'l Science & Technology Policy Capstone
Last update: 7/10/2008
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