Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
- Introduction to the Economics of Innovation
- Innovation and Performance: Growth, Employment, Productivity, Export, Environment
- Diffusion and impact of digital technologies
- The theoretical foundations of Science, Innovation and Technology Policies
- Public policies for eco-innovation
The Italian case
- The characteristics of the Italian innovation system
- The role of public enterprises in the technological and industrial development of Italy
- Industrial Policy in Italy
M. Mazzucato, Lo Stato Innovatore, Laterza, 2014 (only for non-attending students)
Reading list (for all students)
Calvino F. and Virgillito M. E., (2017). The innovation-employment nexus: a critical survey of theory and empirics. Journal of Economic Surveys, DOI: 10.1111/joes.12190.
Caravella S., Cerulli G., Crespi F., Pierucci E. (2025), Eco-innovation, firms’ employment growth, and the mediating role of export activities, Eurasian Business Review
Centro Economia Digitale, High-Tech Economy (2025)
Costantini, V., Crespi, F., Marin, G., Paglialunga, E. (2017). Eco-innovation, sustainable supply chains and environmental performance in European industries. Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 155, pp. 141-154.
V Costantini, F Crespi, E Paglialunga (2018), The employment impact of private and public actions for energy efficiency: Evidence from European industries, Energy Policy 119, 250-267.
Archibugi D. and Filippetti A., (2015). Knowledge as Global Public Good. In: The Handbook of Global Science, Technology, and Innovation, First Edition. Daniele Archibugi and Andrea Filippetti (eds). DOI: 10.1111/b.9781118739068.2015.00025.x.
Crespi, Francesco, Dario Guarascio, and Jelena Reljic. "Technological Sovereignty, Big Tech and the Military-Digital complex." WP 296 Department of Economics, Roma Tre University, (2026).
Costantini, V., Crespi, F., Martini, C., Pennacchio, L., (2015). Demand-pull and technology-push public support for eco-innovation: The case of the biofuels sector, Research Policy, Vol. 44, pp. 577-595.
Costantini V., Crespi F., Palma, A., (2017), Characterizing the policy mix and its impact on eco-innovation: a patent analysis of energy-efficient technologies, Research Policy, Vol. 46, pp. 799-819.
Caravella, S., Crespi, F., Cucignatto, G., Guarascio, D. (2024). Technological sovereignty and strategic dependencies: The case of the photovoltaic supply chain. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 434, 140222.
Francesco Crespi, Nicolò Geri, Dario Guarascio, Enrico Marvasi Can strategic dependencies harm the acceleration towards net-zerotransition? The case of the lithium-ion battery industry WP 291 Department of Economics, Roma Tre University, (2026).
Cerulli, G., Poti, B., 2012. Designing ex-post assessment of corporate RDI policies: conceptualization, indicators and modeling. World Rev. Sci. Technol. Sustain. Dev. 9, 2–4.
Caravella S., Crespi F. (2021) The role of public procurement as innovation lever: evidence from Italian manufacturing firms, Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 30:7, 663-68.
Amatori, F., Bugamelli, M., Colli, A. (2011). Italian firms in history: size, technology and entrepreneurship. Bank of Italy Economic History Working Papers, 13, pp. 1–53.
Sabrina Pastorelli, Lo stato imprenditore e la qualificazione tecnologica dello sviluppo economico italiano: l'esperienza dell'iri nei primi decenni del secondo dopoguerra, Banca d’Italia, Quaderni dell’ufficio ricerche storiche, 12 , Dicembre 2006.
Goldstein A., (2003). Privatization in Italy 1993 - 2002: Goals, Institutions, Outcomes, and Outstanding Issues. CESifo Working Paper Series No. 912. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=396324
Munari F., Roberts E. B., Sobrero M., (2002). Privatization processes and the redefinition of corporate R&D boundaries. Research policy, Vol. 31, pp. 31-53.
Mutuazione: 21210178 Economia e Politiche dell’Innovazione in Economia dell'ambiente, lavoro e sviluppo sostenibile LM-56 R CRESPI FRANCESCO
Programme
General Part- Introduction to the Economics of Innovation
- Innovation and Performance: Growth, Employment, Productivity, Export, Environment
- Diffusion and impact of digital technologies
- The theoretical foundations of Science, Innovation and Technology Policies
- Public policies for eco-innovation
The Italian case
- The characteristics of the Italian innovation system
- The role of public enterprises in the technological and industrial development of Italy
- Industrial Policy in Italy
Core Documentation
Franco Malerba Economia dell’Innovazione, Carocci editore (Ch. 1, 5, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18; non-attending students add chapters 8 and 10)M. Mazzucato, Lo Stato Innovatore, Laterza, 2014 (only for non-attending students)
Reading list (for all students)
Calvino F. and Virgillito M. E., (2017). The innovation-employment nexus: a critical survey of theory and empirics. Journal of Economic Surveys, DOI: 10.1111/joes.12190.
Caravella S., Cerulli G., Crespi F., Pierucci E. (2025), Eco-innovation, firms’ employment growth, and the mediating role of export activities, Eurasian Business Review
Centro Economia Digitale, High-Tech Economy (2025)
Costantini, V., Crespi, F., Marin, G., Paglialunga, E. (2017). Eco-innovation, sustainable supply chains and environmental performance in European industries. Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 155, pp. 141-154.
V Costantini, F Crespi, E Paglialunga (2018), The employment impact of private and public actions for energy efficiency: Evidence from European industries, Energy Policy 119, 250-267.
Archibugi D. and Filippetti A., (2015). Knowledge as Global Public Good. In: The Handbook of Global Science, Technology, and Innovation, First Edition. Daniele Archibugi and Andrea Filippetti (eds). DOI: 10.1111/b.9781118739068.2015.00025.x.
Crespi, Francesco, Dario Guarascio, and Jelena Reljic. "Technological Sovereignty, Big Tech and the Military-Digital complex." WP 296 Department of Economics, Roma Tre University, (2026).
Costantini, V., Crespi, F., Martini, C., Pennacchio, L., (2015). Demand-pull and technology-push public support for eco-innovation: The case of the biofuels sector, Research Policy, Vol. 44, pp. 577-595.
Costantini V., Crespi F., Palma, A., (2017), Characterizing the policy mix and its impact on eco-innovation: a patent analysis of energy-efficient technologies, Research Policy, Vol. 46, pp. 799-819.
Caravella, S., Crespi, F., Cucignatto, G., Guarascio, D. (2024). Technological sovereignty and strategic dependencies: The case of the photovoltaic supply chain. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 434, 140222.
Francesco Crespi, Nicolò Geri, Dario Guarascio, Enrico Marvasi Can strategic dependencies harm the acceleration towards net-zerotransition? The case of the lithium-ion battery industry WP 291 Department of Economics, Roma Tre University, (2026).
Cerulli, G., Poti, B., 2012. Designing ex-post assessment of corporate RDI policies: conceptualization, indicators and modeling. World Rev. Sci. Technol. Sustain. Dev. 9, 2–4.
Caravella S., Crespi F. (2021) The role of public procurement as innovation lever: evidence from Italian manufacturing firms, Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 30:7, 663-68.
Amatori, F., Bugamelli, M., Colli, A. (2011). Italian firms in history: size, technology and entrepreneurship. Bank of Italy Economic History Working Papers, 13, pp. 1–53.
Sabrina Pastorelli, Lo stato imprenditore e la qualificazione tecnologica dello sviluppo economico italiano: l'esperienza dell'iri nei primi decenni del secondo dopoguerra, Banca d’Italia, Quaderni dell’ufficio ricerche storiche, 12 , Dicembre 2006.
Goldstein A., (2003). Privatization in Italy 1993 - 2002: Goals, Institutions, Outcomes, and Outstanding Issues. CESifo Working Paper Series No. 912. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=396324
Munari F., Roberts E. B., Sobrero M., (2002). Privatization processes and the redefinition of corporate R&D boundaries. Research policy, Vol. 31, pp. 31-53.
Type of delivery of the course
Front lectures. Lectures are not recorded.Type of evaluation
The course assessment will be based on a small dissertation that students will present during the second part of the course, and on a final written exam. The written exam is based on three open questions on the topics of the course. teacher profile teaching materials
- Introduction to the Economics of Innovation
- Innovation and Performance: Growth, Employment, Productivity, Export, Environment
- Diffusion and impact of digital technologies
- The theoretical foundations of Science, Innovation and Technology Policies
- Public policies for eco-innovation
The Italian case
- The characteristics of the Italian innovation system
- The role of public enterprises in the technological and industrial development of Italy
- Industrial Policy in Italy
M. Mazzucato, Lo Stato Innovatore, Laterza, 2014 (only for non-attending students)
Reading list (for all students)
Calvino F. and Virgillito M. E., (2017). The innovation-employment nexus: a critical survey of theory and empirics. Journal of Economic Surveys, DOI: 10.1111/joes.12190.
Caravella S., Cerulli G., Crespi F., Pierucci E. (2025), Eco-innovation, firms’ employment growth, and the mediating role of export activities, Eurasian Business Review
Centro Economia Digitale, High-Tech Economy (2025)
Costantini, V., Crespi, F., Marin, G., Paglialunga, E. (2017). Eco-innovation, sustainable supply chains and environmental performance in European industries. Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 155, pp. 141-154.
V Costantini, F Crespi, E Paglialunga (2018), The employment impact of private and public actions for energy efficiency: Evidence from European industries, Energy Policy 119, 250-267.
Archibugi D. and Filippetti A., (2015). Knowledge as Global Public Good. In: The Handbook of Global Science, Technology, and Innovation, First Edition. Daniele Archibugi and Andrea Filippetti (eds). DOI: 10.1111/b.9781118739068.2015.00025.x.
Crespi, Francesco, Dario Guarascio, and Jelena Reljic. "Technological Sovereignty, Big Tech and the Military-Digital complex." WP 296 Department of Economics, Roma Tre University, (2026).
Costantini, V., Crespi, F., Martini, C., Pennacchio, L., (2015). Demand-pull and technology-push public support for eco-innovation: The case of the biofuels sector, Research Policy, Vol. 44, pp. 577-595.
Costantini V., Crespi F., Palma, A., (2017), Characterizing the policy mix and its impact on eco-innovation: a patent analysis of energy-efficient technologies, Research Policy, Vol. 46, pp. 799-819.
Caravella, S., Crespi, F., Cucignatto, G., Guarascio, D. (2024). Technological sovereignty and strategic dependencies: The case of the photovoltaic supply chain. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 434, 140222.
Francesco Crespi, Nicolò Geri, Dario Guarascio, Enrico Marvasi Can strategic dependencies harm the acceleration towards net-zerotransition? The case of the lithium-ion battery industry WP 291 Department of Economics, Roma Tre University, (2026).
Cerulli, G., Poti, B., 2012. Designing ex-post assessment of corporate RDI policies: conceptualization, indicators and modeling. World Rev. Sci. Technol. Sustain. Dev. 9, 2–4.
Caravella S., Crespi F. (2021) The role of public procurement as innovation lever: evidence from Italian manufacturing firms, Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 30:7, 663-68.
Amatori, F., Bugamelli, M., Colli, A. (2011). Italian firms in history: size, technology and entrepreneurship. Bank of Italy Economic History Working Papers, 13, pp. 1–53.
Sabrina Pastorelli, Lo stato imprenditore e la qualificazione tecnologica dello sviluppo economico italiano: l'esperienza dell'iri nei primi decenni del secondo dopoguerra, Banca d’Italia, Quaderni dell’ufficio ricerche storiche, 12 , Dicembre 2006.
Goldstein A., (2003). Privatization in Italy 1993 - 2002: Goals, Institutions, Outcomes, and Outstanding Issues. CESifo Working Paper Series No. 912. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=396324
Munari F., Roberts E. B., Sobrero M., (2002). Privatization processes and the redefinition of corporate R&D boundaries. Research policy, Vol. 31, pp. 31-53.
Mutuazione: 21210178 Economia e Politiche dell’Innovazione in Economia dell'ambiente, lavoro e sviluppo sostenibile LM-56 R CRESPI FRANCESCO
Programme
General Part- Introduction to the Economics of Innovation
- Innovation and Performance: Growth, Employment, Productivity, Export, Environment
- Diffusion and impact of digital technologies
- The theoretical foundations of Science, Innovation and Technology Policies
- Public policies for eco-innovation
The Italian case
- The characteristics of the Italian innovation system
- The role of public enterprises in the technological and industrial development of Italy
- Industrial Policy in Italy
Core Documentation
Franco Malerba Economia dell’Innovazione, Carocci editore (Ch. 1, 5, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18; non-attending students add chapters 8 and 10)M. Mazzucato, Lo Stato Innovatore, Laterza, 2014 (only for non-attending students)
Reading list (for all students)
Calvino F. and Virgillito M. E., (2017). The innovation-employment nexus: a critical survey of theory and empirics. Journal of Economic Surveys, DOI: 10.1111/joes.12190.
Caravella S., Cerulli G., Crespi F., Pierucci E. (2025), Eco-innovation, firms’ employment growth, and the mediating role of export activities, Eurasian Business Review
Centro Economia Digitale, High-Tech Economy (2025)
Costantini, V., Crespi, F., Marin, G., Paglialunga, E. (2017). Eco-innovation, sustainable supply chains and environmental performance in European industries. Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 155, pp. 141-154.
V Costantini, F Crespi, E Paglialunga (2018), The employment impact of private and public actions for energy efficiency: Evidence from European industries, Energy Policy 119, 250-267.
Archibugi D. and Filippetti A., (2015). Knowledge as Global Public Good. In: The Handbook of Global Science, Technology, and Innovation, First Edition. Daniele Archibugi and Andrea Filippetti (eds). DOI: 10.1111/b.9781118739068.2015.00025.x.
Crespi, Francesco, Dario Guarascio, and Jelena Reljic. "Technological Sovereignty, Big Tech and the Military-Digital complex." WP 296 Department of Economics, Roma Tre University, (2026).
Costantini, V., Crespi, F., Martini, C., Pennacchio, L., (2015). Demand-pull and technology-push public support for eco-innovation: The case of the biofuels sector, Research Policy, Vol. 44, pp. 577-595.
Costantini V., Crespi F., Palma, A., (2017), Characterizing the policy mix and its impact on eco-innovation: a patent analysis of energy-efficient technologies, Research Policy, Vol. 46, pp. 799-819.
Caravella, S., Crespi, F., Cucignatto, G., Guarascio, D. (2024). Technological sovereignty and strategic dependencies: The case of the photovoltaic supply chain. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 434, 140222.
Francesco Crespi, Nicolò Geri, Dario Guarascio, Enrico Marvasi Can strategic dependencies harm the acceleration towards net-zerotransition? The case of the lithium-ion battery industry WP 291 Department of Economics, Roma Tre University, (2026).
Cerulli, G., Poti, B., 2012. Designing ex-post assessment of corporate RDI policies: conceptualization, indicators and modeling. World Rev. Sci. Technol. Sustain. Dev. 9, 2–4.
Caravella S., Crespi F. (2021) The role of public procurement as innovation lever: evidence from Italian manufacturing firms, Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 30:7, 663-68.
Amatori, F., Bugamelli, M., Colli, A. (2011). Italian firms in history: size, technology and entrepreneurship. Bank of Italy Economic History Working Papers, 13, pp. 1–53.
Sabrina Pastorelli, Lo stato imprenditore e la qualificazione tecnologica dello sviluppo economico italiano: l'esperienza dell'iri nei primi decenni del secondo dopoguerra, Banca d’Italia, Quaderni dell’ufficio ricerche storiche, 12 , Dicembre 2006.
Goldstein A., (2003). Privatization in Italy 1993 - 2002: Goals, Institutions, Outcomes, and Outstanding Issues. CESifo Working Paper Series No. 912. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=396324
Munari F., Roberts E. B., Sobrero M., (2002). Privatization processes and the redefinition of corporate R&D boundaries. Research policy, Vol. 31, pp. 31-53.
Type of delivery of the course
Front lectures. Lectures are not recorded.Type of evaluation
The course assessment will be based on a small dissertation that students will present during the second part of the course, and on a final written exam. The written exam is based on three open questions on the topics of the course.