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Center for Innovation Economics Basel | CIEB

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Lecture Series on Innovation in the Global Economy

Competitiveness in the Age of AI

In his public lecture, Dr. Andrew McAfee from the MIT Sloan School of Management discussed why AI matters for firms and how its successful application depends on more than technological capabilities alone. Drawing on his research on the digital economy and his recent book “The Geek Way”, he will argued that firms benefit most from AI when they combine new technologies with organizational cultures built on science, ownership, speed, and openness. more

Lecture Series on Innovation in the Global Economy

Taxation and Innovation

In her public lecture, Prof. Stefanie Stantcheva of Harvard University explained how tax policy influences innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development. Drawing on her research, she showed how taxes shape the decisions of inventors, companies and entrepreneurs — and why a well-designed tax system is crucial for enabling innovation without slowing economic dynamism. more

Lecture Series on Innovation in the Global Economy

The Power of Innovation and the Future of Capitalism

In his lecture, Professor Philippe Aghion of the Collège de France explored key historical puzzles in global economic growth, such as industrialization, technological waves, inequality trends, and global economic disparities. The lecture debated how developed nations could foster innovation and creative destruction while addressing environmental protection and reducing inequality, considering potential impacts on employment and well-being. It also reconsidered the roles of the state and civil society in stimulating innovation, ensuring economic stability, and safeguarding citizens from capitalism's extremes. more

Lecture Series on Innovation in the Global Economy

How important is Home-Market Size for Research in the Pharmaceutical Industry, and beyond?

This lecture focuses on the importance of domestic demand and, more specifically, on homemarket size in shaping the pat tern of successful research and thus international trade within industries. It turns out that home-market size is important, even in a small country such as Switzerland. Professor Dave Donaldson discussed whether and in which way the home market is important for research in the pharmaceutical industry, but also in other industries. more

Lecture Series on Innovation in the Global Economy

Trade with China: The Likelihood and Consequences of Decoupling

Has globalization peaked? Will economic and geopolitical tensions lead us to a new era of disintegration and deglobalization, led by a decoupling of the U.S. and Chinese economies, or perhaps even a polarization of the world economy into separate economic hubs comprising the United States and its Western allies and China, Russia, and their satellites? We have engaged in discussions with Professor Gene Grossmann on some of these questions. more

Lecture Series on Innovation in the Global Economy

Globalization of R&D: The World, the U.S. and China

Multinationals expand in the “innovation systems” in developing economies like India and China. U.S. multinationals that pursue highly integrated global innovation networks appear to produce “better” innovations. In the event Prof. Bradford described these developments and discussed with Prof. Weder the implications of growing geopolitical competition for global innovation, strategy and policymaking. more

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