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Behavioral and Experimental Economics
(dt. Behavioral and Experimental Economics)

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lectures, tutorial,
180 hours (Variant A: Contact hours: 56 hours Study time: 56 hours Time to prepare for examination: 68 hours Variant B: Contact hours: 56 hours Study time: 45 hours Time for formative coursework: 34 hours Time to prepare for examination: 45 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Translation is missing, sorry. German original:
Variante A Prüfungsleistung: Klausur oder Hausarbeit oder Präsentation Variante B Studienleistung:6-8 Worksheets oder Referat (10-30 Min) oder Term Paper (8-10 Seiten) oder Test (30-60 Min) Prüfungsleistung: Klausur oder Hausarbeit oder Präsentation
Examination type: Variant B: 6-8 worksheets or presentation (10-30 min.) or term paper (8-10 pages) or test (30-60 min.)
Language,
Grading		 English,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Economics and Institutions.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
Winter semester and summer semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Björn Vollan

Contents

Research which incorporates assumptions about cognitive ability, social interaction and moral motivation into economic theory and policy is presented. Theoretical models and empirical findings that incorporate lessons from experimental economics, psychology, sociology and related disciplines are discussed. Welfare implications of policies for consumption, saving, investment and many other spheres of life are addressed.


Qualification Goals

Students will become familiar with the theoretical account of preferences in light of recent empirical findings. They will be able to evaluate the behavioral implications. They will be able to apply the methods presented in their own academic work.


Prerequisites

None


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Economics and Institutions.

When studying M.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Specialization Modules.

Die Wahlmöglichkeit des Moduls ist dadurch beschränkt, dass es dem Schwerpunkt Economics zugeordnet ist.


Recommended Reading

(not specified)



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