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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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ECONOMICS
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Compulsory
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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Introducing theories of behavioral economics.
Providing knowledge on the fundamental assumptions of neoclassical
economics.
Showing examples of how behavioral economic theory modified decision
making models in economics.
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Course Content
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Focus of the course content is taken as methodological discussions in classical
economics. Neoclassical vs. mainstream assumptions for decision making
processes of economic agents are discussed. Rationality assumption is
discussed among initial topics. Behavioral decision theory, social preferences,
time preferences, behavioral game theory, bounded rationality, and recent
subjects and developments in fields of behavioral economics and experimental
economics in relation to behavioral economics are also examined.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Learners will be provided with as much opportunities of hands-on practice as possible with the aim of striking a balance between learner-centeredness and sufficient guidance. Various forms of interaction (i.e. pair work and group work) will also be encouraged to cater for learners with different learning styles. Technology will also be incorporated into the classroom procedures in order to create a better learning environment.
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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Associate Prof.Dr. SERAP BÜLBÜL aliyavuz.polat@agu.edu.tr
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Name of Lecturers
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Asist Prof.Dr. HEIKO SCHUSS
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
Course Category
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Mathematics and Basic Sciences
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%40
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Social Sciences
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%60
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