Course content

The course covers key topics in Behavioral Economics, linking theoretical concepts with empirical applications. Topics include:

• Social Preferences and Social Norms

• Dynamic Inconsistency

• Heuristics and Biases

• Nudging and Framing

• Behavioral Game Theory

You will also learn the fundamentals of experimental design, implementation, and analysis. Through hands-on experiment design and case studies, you will explore the versatility and impact of experimental methods in both lab and field settings across various areas of Economics.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

You learn

• About major topics in Behavioural Economics

• About the principles of experimental design, implementation, and analysis

Skills

You should be able to

• link theory with empirical applications

• design a simple lab or field experiment to test a behavior theory

General competence

You should be able to

• read and understand research articles and public reports dealing with issues discussed in the course 

• use the content of the course in your own academic work such as your master thesis 

Learning methods and activities

2 hours of lectures every week. The course has compulsory activities. Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term. The term papers can be written as a joint project. The course is an optional master's course and is not taught every semester. Check courses that are taught at https://www.ntnu.no/econ/valgfrie-masteremner. Students enrolled in ISØ's master programs can take the course any semester. Contact the department (kontakt@econ.ntnu.no) to get access to learning resources.

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory activity

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Announced at the beginning of the term.