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Overview
By doing this, behavioural economics looks to explain how agents actually behave in practice and what factors can sometimes explain seemingly irrational behaviour.
The Behavioural Economics course from the University of Warwick will expose students to several major topics in Behavioural Economics and will look to link theory with empirical applications.
We will analyse the role of behavioural economics in the context of both consumer and firm behaviour. In particular, the course will focus on departures from neoclassical preferences and from rational expectations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course you should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of some of the main theoretical and empirical debates in Behavioural Economics.
- Understand the way in which Behavioural economics has developed and how we can relate it to traditional models of economics.
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of different theories of Economic Behaviour.
- Demonstrate an ability to apply the main concepts to a variety of other economic fields.
- Construct and substantiate arguments on a variety of topics covered in the module.
- Present clearly and methodically in their own words, but also using equations and diagrams.
Programme Structure
Some of the topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Strategic Thinking
- Reference Dependent Preferences and Loss Aversion.
- Social Preferences.
- Hyperbolic Discounting.
- Naiveté and Self-Control.
- Happiness and Adaptation.
- The role of nudging and framing and the impact on consumer behaviour.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 15 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
3 alternative credits
Typical credit: 3-4 credits (US) 7.5 ECTS points (EU)
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Organisational Behaviour View 126 other Short Courses in Economics in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is open to students who are studying or have previously studied Economics at University level.
- You should attach your most recent transcript or provide a screenshot of your modules from your student portal as evidence when you apply.
- Students should also meet our standard entry requirements and must be aged 18 or over by the time the Summer School commences and have a good understanding of the English language.
Tuition Fee
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International
3150 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3150 GBP for the full programme during 15 days. -
National
3150 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3150 GBP for the full programme during 15 days.
For any students in full-time education at any University or College worldwide: £2350
Living costs for Coventry
656 - 1057 GBP /month
Living costs
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