Paradigms and Conceptual Metamorphoses in the Relation Homo Oeconomicus vs. Homo Academicus

The subject of this paper aims to present in a “sui generis” manner a point of view on the relationship between two models of the social-human typology: Homo Oeconomicus and Homo Academicus. Reviewing some of the most approved views on theoretical and conceptual aspects, the limits of the two human types presented are not exhaustive, but is a starting point that can answer to questions like: “How far can go the convergence between academics and economics?”, “There are constraints or favorite elements in the relationship between Homo Oeconomicus and Homo Academicus?” Study approach, developed by the hypothesis (“Education fuels economy and shaping the society”) to the conclusion (Homo Academicus is deeply involved in Mundus Oeconomicus, while Homo Oeconomicus stimulates a comprehensive way across Mundus Academicus), generate different approaches of paradigms and metamorphosis of the two human types analyzed, leading inevitably to shape postulate that humanity cannot ignore the “Development through Innovation, Innovation through Education” and that leads to an absolutely justified interrogation for the globalized present: Will be able Homo Academicus to adapt to the values of Homo Oeconomicus, sell its know-how and produce conveniently?