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Sociology of Entrepreneurship
Carlo Carboni

Seat Fac. Economia - Sede di Ancona
A.A. A.A. 2015-2016
Credits 6
Hours 44
Period 2^ semestre
Language ENG

Learning outcomes

1. Conoscenze e comprensione.
At the end of the course, students will be able to understand the key issues and sociological dimensions of the discipline with particular reference to main social theories  on when, how and why  enterprises are founded.
2. Capacità di applicare conoscenze e comprensione.
At the end of the course students will be able to use some basic tools of analysis useful to the understanding of entrepreneurship on the supply side and the demand side.
3. Competenze trasversali.
Multilevel models. How you could  appreciate heterogenity

Program

First part Technological society. Computerisation. Keynes and Solow. Technology, social stratification, socioeconomic inequalities. Two very different views US and EU. Unemployment and jobless growth. Entrepreneurial future. Risks and questions Governments agenda.

Second part- Defining supply and perspectives Demand-side perspective. Influences of firms. Ventur capital firms. Influences of markets.
Third part - Sociological embeddedness perspective. Integrating frameworks. Ecological and institutional perspective. Multilevel models. Sources of heterogeneity.

Development of the examination

1. Criteri di valutazione dell'apprendimento.
During the course students must demonstrate that they have purchase a firm grasp of the main economic issues and sociological dimensions within the realm of entrepreneurship by writing one paper almost a week.
2. Criteri di misurazione dell'apprendimento.
The rating is thirty. The student will surpass the exam if will get at least 18. It is expected to be awarded the highest marks with honors (30 cum laude).
3. Criteri di attribuzione del voto finale.
Students will be evaluated on the basis of 4 group papers and three individual papers. Individual papers are worth a maximum of 6 points each. The group papers up to three points.

Recommended reading

Slides and papers by the professor on his university website
 

Courses

• L.M. - International Economics and Commerce curriculum Business Organization and Strategy