Experimental Economics

Catalog description

Provides an introduction to the field of experimental economics. Explores published experimental economics research on subjects such as consumer theory, property rights, public choice, labor economics, behavioral economics and macroeconomics. Focuses on three major themes: 1 benefits and drawbacks of using experiments to answer economic questions; 2 elements of sound experimental design; and (3) use of field experiments v.s. lab experiments. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: ECON 481 -8. Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .