- Department: Economics and Related Studies
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. Dominic Spengler
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: H
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years: 2021-22
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Spring Term 2022-23 |
Experimental and Behavioural Economics will consider both traditional theories and models of economics as well as alternative theories, for example by relaxing orthodox assumptions. This module will link theory with empirical implications and aims to provide an insight into the contribution of experimentation to modern economics.
On successful completion of the module, a student will understand:
Task | Length | % of module mark | Group |
---|---|---|---|
University - project Project |
N/A | 100 | Default |
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) Experimental and Behavioural Economics |
2 hours | 100 | B |
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Task | Length | % of module mark | Group |
---|---|---|---|
University - project Project |
N/A | 100 | Default |
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) Experimental and Behavioural Economics |
2 hours | 100 | B |
Assessment and programme information is available through the VLE. Feedback and guidance will consists of formative work in form of a literature review in week 3, seminars in week 7, guided workshops on running on experiments in week 9 (all of Autumn Term), and tailored guidance through additional workshops and group (project) specific office hours in the Spring and Summer Term.
There is no textbook for this module as such. Instead, extensive lists of references will be provided with each lecture. All of this will be provided on the VLE. For preliminary and additional reading students may want to consider the following books: