Neuroeconomics

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Neuroeconomics covers the neuroscientific, economic and psychological foundations of human and animal decision-making. Aimed mostly at juniors and seniors in Neural Science and Psychology, the course is also appropriate for Economics and Stern students. Topics covered include: Subjective Value Theory and its Representation in the Brain, Intertemporal Choice, Neural Foundations of Game Theory, Consumer Decision-Making, Neural Foundations of Prospect Theory, and Efficient Coding as an Explanation for Choice Inconsistency. Class periods begin with a one hour lecture by the Professor; this is followed by student presentations of relevant original research articles and open discussion of those articles.