EC4407
Behavioural Economics
2017-2018
20
10
SCQF level 10
2
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
Behavioural economics combines traditional neoclassical microeconomics and empirically motivated assumptions with the goal of providing a better understanding of economic behaviour and welfare in settings that range from single-person decision problems under certainty, risk or uncertainty to multi-person decision problems. The module will introduce theoretical models that deviate from the standard assumptions of rational choice in order to explain observed behavioural patterns that arise both in single-period as well as in multi-period decision problems. When relevant, policy implications/responses will also be discussed.
Weekly contact: 20 hours of lectures over 11 weeks, 1-hour tutorial (x 5 weeks) plus 1 office hour (x 12 weeks).
Scheduled learning hours: 25
Guided independent study hours: 175
As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework (incl. 2 x Class Tests 25%) = 50%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 75%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 25%
Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%