Behavioral Economics (330-0-20)

Instructors

Eric Gerald Schulz

Meeting Info

Swift Hall 107: Mon, Wed 6:00PM - 7:20PM

Overview of class

Behavioral economics incorporates results from psychology in the attempt to gain deeper insight into economic behavior, to make better predictions, and to generate improved policy prescriptions. A core belief of behavioral economists is that, since psychology studies human judgment and behavior, our understanding can be improved by utilizing more realistic psychological underpinnings of economic analysis. This course surveys these attempts to improve the field of economics.

Registration Requirements

ECON 281-0, ECON 310-1, ECON 310-2, ECON 311-0 Instructor Notes: I'll assume knowledge of the material and tools taught in my Economics 310-1 class including Lagrangians and the game theory taught in 310-2 through subgame perfection.

Teaching Method

"Lecture: 2/week
Discussion section: 1/week"

Evaluation Method

"Class participation: Class participation will count in borderline cases.
Exams
Problem sets"

Class Materials (Required)

There is no textbook but readings will be made available.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-requisite: Students must have taken ECON 310-1 or MMSS 211-1 and ECON 281 or ECON 381-1 or MATH 386-1 or IEMS 304 or STAT 350 to successfully enroll in this course.

Associated Classes

DIS - Harris Hall L07: Thurs 5:00PM - 5:50PM