This course surveys research which incorporates psychological evidence from behavioral experiments into economics. Topics include: present-bias and time-inconsistency in intertemporal choice; reference-dependence and loss aversion in choice under certainty or uncertainty; social preferences such as altruism, fairness, or reciprocity; behavioral game theory. This course offers essential knowledge in how to make psychologically realistic assumptions and predictions about human behavior.
Behavioural Economics
7.5 creditsBehavioural Economics, 7.5 credits
Spring 2027, Full-time, Linköping
Will open for late application 15 Dec
Starts:
Spring 2027
Start date:
10 May
End date:
13 June
Place of study:
Linköping
Pace of study:
Full-time
Level:
First cycle
Teaching form:
On-Campus
Education Time:
Day-time
Education Language:
English
Course offering id:
LIU-42446
Number of Places:
15
Specific requirements
- Economics, basic course 30 ECTS credits with 15 ECTS credits passed
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption for Swedish
Type of Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 13500 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Anki Rune, Administrator
Kinga Barrafrem, studierektor
Åsa Carmesten, studievägledare
Behavioural Economics, 7.5 credits
Spring 2028, Full-time, Linköping
Starts:
Spring 2028
Start date:
08 May
End date:
11 June
Place of study:
Linköping
Pace of study:
Full-time
Level:
First cycle
Teaching form:
On-Campus
Education Time:
Day-time
Education Language:
English
Course offering id:
LIU-42446
Number of Places:
15
Specific requirements
- Economics, basic course 30 ECTS credits with 15 ECTS credits passed
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption for Swedish
Type of Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 13500 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.