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 2024, Full-time, Linköping
Semester
Spring 2024
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
Period
202419 - 202423
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
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Linnea Tengvall, Director of Studies
Åsa Carmesten, Study Adviser
Anki Rune, Administrator
Behavioural Economics, 7.5 credits
Spring 2025, Full-time, Linköping
Will open for late application 16 Dec 2024
Semester
Spring 2025
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
Period
202519 - 202523
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
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Anki Rune, Administrator
Sebastian Croné, studievägledare
Pernilla Ivehammar, studierektor
Behavioural Economics, 7.5 credits
Spring 2026, Full-time, Linköping
Semester
Spring 2026
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
Period
202619 - 202623
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
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.