Applied Behavioural Economics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ECON4031 | Economics | 4 | 15 | Spring UK |
- Code
- ECON4031
- School
- Economics
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 15
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
The module will cover a selection of topics in applied behavioural economics where a substantial literature has already developed.
Possible areas include behavioural approaches to: labour economics, public economics, financial economics, development economics. While the module is a natural choice for those studying for the MSc in Behavioural Economics, the module is designed and intended as a free-standing option accessible to all MSc students in the School of Economics.
Target Students
Available for PGT and PGR students in the School of Economics.
Classes
This module is delivered through a series of lectures.
Assessment
- 100% Exam (2-hour): Exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The module will introduce and discuss a selection of topics in applied behavioural economicsThe module will illustrate how behavioural approaches to economics can inform a broad range of applied economic analysisThe module will consider what is distinctive about behavioural approaches and how these can inform theory, evidence and policy in the selected spheres of application.Learning Outcomes
A Knowledge and Understanding. Students should demonstrate
A4 An advanced knowledge of specialisms in economics, including the current state of research in that field
A5 An understanding of institutions, policies and the broader context in which specific economic analysis is applied
B Intellectual Skills. Students should be able to
B2 Use analysis, deduction and induction to solve economic problems
B3 Apply economic theory to economic institutions and policies
C Professional and practical skills. Students should be able to
C4 Use different approaches to analysing a given research question.