Mark Dean
Behavioral Economics
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An introduction to behavioral economics for undergraduates. Please email me if you spot any typos

Course Details

Introduction

Utility Maximization - Theory: Lecture 1 Lecture 2 Lecture 3

Utility Maximization - Evidence: Lecture 1 Lecture 2

Costly Attention Lecture 1 Lecture 2 Experimental Slides

Temptation and Self Control Introductory Slides Lecture 1 Lecture 2 Empirical Evidence

Other Regarding Preferences Introductory Slides Lecture 1 Lecture 2 Details of Ultimaitum game with Rabin Preferences Empirical Evidence

Choice Under Risk Expected Utility Theory Violations of Expected Utility Non-Expected Utility Theory

Reference Dependent Preferences

Homework assignments: NOTE - PLEASE ANSWER EACH QUESTION STARTING ON A NEW SHEET OF PAPER TO AID GRADING

A Guide to Proving Things

Homework 1

Homework 2

Homework 3

Homework 4

Practice Midterm Correction

Midterm

Homework 5

Homework 6

Homework 7

Homework 8

Practice Final

Final

Department of Economics

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