Economics 314 - Behavioral Economics

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Haverford College

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SO D.Owens This course explores systematic departures of behavior from the predictions of neoclassical economic theory, and when possible, proposes alternative theories to explain this behavior. Students will read contemporary scholarly articles and apply the models that they present. The course will begin with a study of reference-dependent preferences, based on Kahneman and Tversky's seminal paper Prospect Theory. Prerequisite: ECON 300.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.haverford.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 896-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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