Behavioral Economics
ECON 311
Fall 2021
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01
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This course is an advanced undergraduate treatment of behavioral economics. Behavioral economics is the study of human behavior that falls outside of the standard model of perfect rationality, pure selfishness, and exponential discounting. The objectives of this course include the following: (1) review the standard economic model; (2) show empirical evidence (both experimental and observational) that deviates from the standard model; (3) discover new models of decision making that better explain behavior in certain areas; and (4) learn about best practices in data collection and analysis. Course work will include readings of economics research papers as well as textbooks, along with problem sets with both theoretical and empirical aspects. Students will participate in classroom experiments and, as part of a final project, will write a behavioral economics research proposal. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON300 AND ECON301 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ECON-MN)(ECON) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Less than 50% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Just, David R., INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly or bi-weekly problem sets, weekly reading and responses, final paper or project, and a final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
For Fall, 2021 pre-reg - Prof. Skillman is not teaching the course, but will be doing the pre-req overrides,
Students who complete ECON 311 cannot receive credit towards the ECON major for ECON 211, or vice versa depending on your needs for major credit. |
| Instructor(s): Vasquez,Jorge A Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-12:10PM; Location: FISK414; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 21 | | SR major: 6 | JR major: 9 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 0 | FR: X |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 24 | 1st Ranked: 8 | 2nd Ranked: 6 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 9 |
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