ECON 411 A: Behavioral Economics

Autumn 2025
Meeting:
MW 3:30pm - 5:20pm
SLN:
23648
Section Type:
Lecture
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Catalog Description:
Incorporates insights from psychology into economic models. Examines evidence suggesting individuals systematically depart from traditional economic assumptions, and modifies these assumptions to construct models that generate sharp and testable predictions. Students learn how psychology and economics can be used together to understand human behavior. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in ECON 300.
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
October 29, 2025 - 5:39 pm