ECON 411

Behavioral Economics

SSc

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of 2.0 in ECON 300.

Description

Incorporates insights from psychology into economic models. Examines evidence suggesting individuals systematically depart from traditional economic assumptions, and modifies these assumptions to construct models that generate sharp and testable predictions. Students learn how psychology and economics can be used together to understand human behavior.

CEC Data

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