Behavioural Economics & Public Policy (ECON7480)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Economics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Incompatible
ECON2060
Prerequisite
ECON7110
Assessment methods
Computer-based test (25%)
Group presentation (25%)
Research proposal (50%)
Course enquiries
Doctor David Smerdon ()
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course focuses on the application of behavioural economics to public policy issues. It offers students a grounding in the theories of behavioural economics, and field experiments which advance existing economic models and policies on education, health, energy, taxation, and more. This includes reviewing how government agencies and non-profit organizations have used behavioural insights to improve social policy.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
