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)
Matteo Maria Marini, PhD (lecturer)
Ing. Bc. Michal Ďuriník, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Miloš Fišar, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Ing. Mgr. Jakub Procházka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Tommaso Reggiani, PhD (lecturer)
prof. Mgr. Jiří Špalek, Ph.D. (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
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: 0/25, only registered: 26/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 20/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course presents the basics of experimental investigation in economic research and introduces selected topics from behavioral economics that are analyzed through the lens of lab and field experiments. A midterm divides the course into two interrelated blocks. In the first block the literature on selected topics is reviewed thanks to the contributions made by guest lecturers. The second block consists of seminars in which students individually present experiment-based papers about the topics addressed in the first part of the course. A written group project concludes.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will:
* know the basics of the experimental method in Economics
* be familiar with selected areas of behavioral economics
* be able to design a research proposal
Syllabus
  • Lecture 1. Introduction
  • Lecture 2. Principles of Behavioral Economics
  • Lecture 3. Individual decision-making under risk & uncertainty
  • Lecture 4. Why do people pay taxes? A review of tax experiments
  • Lecture 5. Behavioral Economics of education & financial literacy
  • Lecture 6. Detecting discrimination in markets and organizations
  • Midterm
  • Seminar 1. Presentations about risk experiments
  • Seminar 2. Presentations about tax experiments
  • Seminar 3. Presentations about education experiments
  • Seminar 4. Presentations about discrimination experiments
  • 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 60 points through attendance, 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)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
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.
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