- Code:
- ECOM-448
- Field:
- Behavioral Economics
- Targets:
- Master’s students Research Master's students PhD students
- Organiser:
- University of Helsinki - Economics
- Instructor:
- Marja-Liisa Halko
- Period:
- Period 4
- Format:
- Lecture
- Method:
- Contact teaching
- Venue:
- Economicum building
- Enrollment:
In case of conflicting information consider the Sisu/Course/Moodle pages the primary source of information.
Aalto, Hanken and UH economics students can enroll through their home university’s SISU. Further instructions are available on the How to enroll? page, also for students from other universities.
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Content
The course introduces the method of experimental economics and covers research conducted using controlled economic experiments. Models of economic theory are critically evaluated using experimental results related to human decision-making. Topics include, for example, behavioral economics, game theory, neuroeconomics, markets, public goods, social preferences, and decisions related to uncertainty and risk.
Learning outcomes
After the course, the student should
- Be familiar with methods and topics in experimental economics.
- Be able to design a controlled economic experiment.