Courses & Units
Introduction to Behavioural Economics XPD114
Introduction
Traditional economics portrays decision making as rational deliberation that computes optimal choices based on well-defined objectives and perfect information. In reality, limited information and cognition as well as certain features of the human psychology often result in decisions that deviate from this assumption. Behavioural economics attempts to explain these deviations using insights and theories from the other social sciences, in particular psychology. This unit introduces students to this intersection of economics and psychology. Its aim is not to be mathematically or theoretically thorough. Rather, it focuses on developing a better understanding of how human psychology affects economic decisions and how such knowledge can be applied to real world business and policy issues, including to nudge.
Summary
| Unit name | Introduction to Behavioural Economics |
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| Unit code | XPD114 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Academic Division Provost |
| Discipline | University Pathways |
| Coordinator | Shoshanna Rudov-Clark |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | Third Party(ies): UP Education |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Learning Outcomes
- Describe key concepts and methods in behavioural economics and explain their significance in economics.
- Apply behavioural economic concepts and theories to examine real-world problems in different contexts.
- Explain and assess the role of behavioural economics in public, social and business policy.
- Communicate key concepts and applications of behavioural economics clearly and cogently.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| not applicable |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 hours of lectures, weekly (running for 13 weeks) 1 hours of workshop, weekly (running for 13 weeks) 1 hours of tutorial, weekly (running for 13 weeks) |
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| Assessment | Test (30%)|Reflection (30%)|Analysis (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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