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 2025, Full-time, Linköping
Closed for late application
Starts:
Spring 2025
Start date:
05 May
End date:
08 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
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
Starts:
Spring 2026
Start date:
04 May
End date:
07 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
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.