BPV_IEBE Introduction to Experimental and Behavioral Economics

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Bc. Michal Ďuriník, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Miloš Fišar, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Tommaso Reggiani, PhD (lecturer)
prof. Mgr. Jiří Špalek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. Mgr. Jiří Špalek, Ph.D.
Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Jana Biskupová
Supplier department: Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
each odd Thursday 10:00–11:50 VT203
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
BPV_IEBE/01: each even Thursday 10:00–11:50 VT203, M. Fišar, T. Reggiani
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic economic principles corresponding to course BPE_MIE1 Microeconomics I is expected.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 40 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 2/40, only registered: 0/40, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/40
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course introduces selected topics from behavioral economics and presents the basics of experimental investigation in economic research. Students also develop their critical thinking and practice their presentation and writing skills.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will:
-understand the difference between normative and positive approach to economics
-be familiar with selected areas of behavioral economics
-know the basics of how and why to use experiments in economic research
-be able to design a research proposal.
Syllabus
  • The course is constructed as a seminar series with a number of international lecturers. In the first lecture, students will learn the basic principles of experimental research in Economics and some cornerstone Behavioral Economic concepts. Lectures 2-12 are a combination of lectures and seminars delivered by international lecturers. A wide range of topics from Experimental and Behavioral Economics will be covered. In Lecture 13, students will deliver their own presentations related to their Team Projects.
Teaching methods
lectures, assigned readings, class discussions, , project preparation, teamwork, in-class presentations
Assessment methods
Students are expected to join the lectures and actively participate in the discussions. Students are assigned a Team Project, that includes analysis of a selected research paper(s) and delivering a written commentary on the methods, results, and analysis in the paper. In the last lecture, each Team will deliver their project in the form of a presentation
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Limit - poznámka Course is offered to domestic and foreign students. Course is offered to students from all faculties.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2021, recent)
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