#  Ec 2880: The Economics of Science 

 





 Semester:   Spring 

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 Year offered:  2021 

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 Link: [Course Website](https://canvas.harvard.edu/courses/64930) 

 

 

 

 COURSE DESCRIPTION:  
Analyzes economic issues regarding the role of science and RD in the economy and in the deployment and productivity of scientists, engineers, and highly skilled technical workers. Topics include: wage levels/employment prospects; stipend policy, education/recruitment, student unionization/post-doc organization, career choices/trajectories, with reference to women; scientific competition/collaboration, and affects of the Covid19 pandemic on the economics of science.