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Experimental Economics
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Announcements
Here are solutions for the Second Midterm (April 24th).
Here are a couple of assignments in prep for next Thursday's (April 24th) Exam: Assignment 2, Assignment 3
Old Exams: Midterm 07, Final 07
Description
Learn more about the growing field of experimental economics that was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics.
About once a week, students will actively participate in an economics experiment. This gives students the opportunity to experience economics first-hand and learn how people actually respond to economic incentives.
These experiments are a lot of fun and are a great break from the typical everyday lecture format! All majors are welcome!
Topics will include:
- How do notions of fairness and reciprocity factor into individual economic
decisions? - Can we explain why people voluntarily contribute to providing public goods,
maintain a common pool resource or engage in collective action? - How and why do markets work? When do they fail?
- How do we design new markets (e.g., electricity deregulation)
- How can private property rights be used to facilitate more efficient use of our
natural resources and provide improved environmental quality?
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