BPV_IEBE Introduction to Experimental and Behavioral Economics

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Ing. Miloš Fišar, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. Mgr. Jiří Špalek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Dr. Jonathan Stäbler (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 even Thursday 10:00–11:50 VT203, except Thu 3. 4.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
BPV_IEBE/01: each odd Thursday 10:00–11:50 VT203, J. Stäbler
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 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 20/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
This course provides an introduction to experimental and behavioral economics. The first part covers the foundational principles of the experimental method in economics, while the second part explores key concepts in behavioral economics, including the failure of expected utility maximization, social preferences, and cooperation. A midterm exam will take place after the reading week, assessing both sections of the course. Following the midterm, students will participate in seminars where they present experiment-based papers in groups of three. The course concludes with a written group project.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will:
* understand the foundational principles of the experimental method in economics.
* be familiar with core topics of behavioral economics.
* develop collaborative skills through group work, including reading and presenting a research paper.
* apply the acquired knowledge to design and implement in a joint research proposal.
Syllabus
  • Lecture 1. Introduction
  • Lecture 2. Foundations of Experimental Economics
  • Lecture 3. Expected Utility Maximization
  • Lecture 4. Social Preferences
  • Lecture 5. Cooperation, Punishment, and Competition
  • Midterm
  • Seminar 1. Presentations about Discrimination
  • Seminar 2. Presentations about Taxation
  • Seminar 3. Presentations about Miscellaneous
  • Written project
Teaching methods
lectures, assigned readings, paper presentations, group project preparation
Assessment methods
100 points can be scored throughout the course. The basic condition for getting a grade (A-E) from the course is to gain at least 50 points through midterm, paper presentation, and group project. Further details will be given during the introductory class.
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 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2026.
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