ECON9260 – Topics in Behavioural Economics
Course content
Subtitle - spring 2019: "What can behavioural economics tell us about gender equality?"
Learning outcome
Behavioral Economics seeks to enrich the standard model of the rational actor with stable preferences. Rather than assuming selfish rationality the behavior of economic agents are observed in experiments, usually in the lab but to an increasing extent in the field. This forms the basis for more elaborate theories of economic behavior where agents e.g. face problems of self-control, care about others and are influenced by reference points. The field is constantly evolving, new theories are developed and the empirical basis growing as more experiments are conducted, and the number of application is increasing. Any single course will of course never cover the entire field, but only focus on particular issues.
Admission
This course is offered to PhD candidates at the Department of Economics. Other candidates admitted to a PhD program may apply to take the course.
Teaching
Mini Course with 14 hours teaching during one week.
Examination
Take home exam.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.