| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits | Last Updated Date |
| 4 | ECON326 | SELECTED TOPICS IN BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 | 14.05.2025 |
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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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Elective
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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 the rapidly evolving literature of behavioral economics.
Showing how to use behavioral economic theory tests using field experiments and non-experimental data.
Developing skills for using concepts and applications of behavioral economics in order to explain anomalies in real world market environments.
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Course Content
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Course is aimed at examining a variety of different concepts in behavioral economics at introductory and undergraduate level in order to introduce the area further and in addition to the contents of core courses in curriculum. Example topics can be: classical utility theory, alternative utility theories, decision-making under risk and uncertainty, behavioral game theory, trust and reciprocity, economics and psychology, behavioral public policy, and experimental methods. Students are presented with the possibility to gain thorough knowledge about main subjects and approaches in behavioral economics, and to discuss and compare these with subjects and approaches in classical and mainstream economics.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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-
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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Asist Prof.Dr. Heiko Schuss hieko.schuss@agu.edu.tr
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Name of Lecturers
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None
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Assistants
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Research Assist. Ayşenur Durak aysenur.durak@agu.edu.tr
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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Course Notes
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-
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Documents
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Assignments
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-
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Exams
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-
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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In-Term Studies
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Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı
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6
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60
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Final examination
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1
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40
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Total
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7
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100
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Ev Ödevi
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3
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3
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9
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Okuma
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14
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2
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28
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Araştırma
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10
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2
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20
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Kişisel Çalışma
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10
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3
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30
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Yüz Yüze Ders
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14
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3
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42
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Derse Devam
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14
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1
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14
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Final Sınavı
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1
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2
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2
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 5
145
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Summarize subjects in the field of behavioral economics. |
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| Describe the differences between classical and behavioral economics. |
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| Evaluate the most suitable methods for approaching a given topic. |
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| Examine the findings from behavioral economics research. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
| 1 |
Introduction to Behavioral Economics
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Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
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Heuristics and Biases
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Mental Accounting
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Loss Aversion and Framing Effects
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Time Preferences and Intertemporal Choice
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Social Preferences and Fairness
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Nudges and Choice Architecture
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Behavioral Economics and Public Policy
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Behavioral Finance
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Consumer Behavior and Marketing
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Health Economics and Behavioral Insights
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Experimental Methods in Behavioral Economics
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Future Directions in Behavioral Economics
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Recommended Optional Programme Components
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
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