Course overview
This course deepens critical thinking, reasoning, and mathematical problem-solving in behavioural economics (e.g., social preferences; reciprocity; bounded rationality) and the methodology and practice of experimental economics. It covers fundamental findings in behavioural economics such as social preferences (envy, greed, altruism) reciprocity and bounded rationality. The course then focuses on the empirical aspects of behavioural economics. It introduces the methodology of experimental economics using a real research project that students design and conduct.
- Classical Game Theory
- Behavioural Game Theory
- Experimental Economic Methods
Course learning outcomes
- Derive equilibrium predictions using standard solutions concepts
- Critically assess where and when standard game theory explains human behaviour well
- Apply behavioural game theory to explain some behaviours that cannot be explained using standard game theory
- Find an interesting behavioural research questions and design, program and conduct experiments
- Analyse experimental data by using the appropriate statistical techniques
- Successfully work together in research teams
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 29052
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
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