ECON0399A-S24
Experimental Economics
Behavioral & Experimental Econ
Introduction to Behavioral and Experimental Economics
This course surveys research incorporating psychological and other experimental evidence into economics. Topics will include: attitudes towards risk (e.g., prospect theory) and time (e.g., self-control); judgment and decision-making biases; fairness, altruism, and public goods contributions; bargaining and financial market anomalies; incentives (e.g., performance pay and nudges). (ECON 0255 required) 3 hrs. lect.
This course surveys research incorporating psychological and other experimental evidence into economics. Topics will include: attitudes towards risk (e.g., prospect theory) and time (e.g., self-control); judgment and decision-making biases; fairness, altruism, and public goods contributions; bargaining and financial market anomalies; incentives (e.g., performance pay and nudges). (ECON 0255 required) 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Spring 2024
- Location:
- Axinn Center 109(AXN 109)
- Schedule:
- 9:45am-11:00am on Monday, Wednesday (Feb 12, 2024 to May 13, 2024)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Andrea Robbett
- Subject:
- Economics
- Department:
- Economics
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22506
- Subject Code:
- ECON
- Course Number:
- 0399
- Section Identifier:
- A