Topics in Behavioral and Experimental Economics
The purpose of the seminar is to critically discuss recent developments in Behavioral and Experimental Economics in a small group of advanced students. The course trains students to become critical consumers of current research in behavioral and experimental economics and aims to inspiring them to develop their own research projects.
Method: In the first session, I briefly present the topics and the papers. Each student selects one paper for which they are “in charge”. Class discussion is organized as follows:
- The student(s) in charge gives a brief presentation of the paper (max. 10 minutes)
- Other students present the comments they submitted in advance (max. 90 seconds each)
- The student(s) in charge responds to the comments from the other students and the instructor.
Because the presentation must be concise (10 minutes), it cannot cover all relevant aspects in detail. Please prepare “spare slides” containing key tables, figures, and arguments so you can elaborate on important points during the discussion if needed.
All participants are expected to take part in the discussion and contribute their own thoughts and views.
Requirements: Participants should have taken courses that providing an introduction to the field. In addition, sound knowledge of microeconomics and game theory is required.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory. You cannot participate in this course if you do not attend the first session.Grading: (see moodle)
Successful completion of this course earns students 4 ECTS credits.
Schedule
(see Moodle)