Advanced Experimental Economics (ECON90079)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The subject aims to provide a foundation for original research in the fields of behavioural and experimental economics. First, it explores how behavioural economics extends traditional economics by incorporating insights into human behaviour derived from other fields such as psychology and sociology. Students will be exposed to both empirical research that investigates pattern of behaviour which deviates from standard economic assumptions, and theoretical research that aims to incorporate these behaviour in tractable models. Second, the subject familiarises students with experimental methodology, analysis of experimental data, and the range of application of experimental methods in economics, such as the evaluation of economic theories and behavioural assumptions, as well as their applications to policy research. At the conclusion of the subject, it is hoped that the subject will help students begin a proposal for a paper in behavioural and/or experimental economics, with the aim that with further development such projects will ultimately become a part of their thesis.
Intended learning outcomes
- Learn to conduct laboratory and field experiments as a method for empirical investigation.
- Learn to evaluate the predictive power of different economic theories by designing appropriate experiments.
- Master econometric methods specifically used in the analysis of experimental data.
- Evaluate the contribution of behavioural economics to economic knowledge.
Generic skills
- High level of development: oral communication; written communication; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
- Moderate level of development: collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; statistical reasoning; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON90002 | Microeconomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Undergraduate level work in experimental and behavioural economics (equivalent of ECON30019 and ECON30022).
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assignment on Data Analysis/Programming
| Second half of the teaching period | 20% |
Research Report
| End of the teaching period | 30% |
Research Report
| During the examination period | 30% |
Class and Seminar Participation Hurdle requirement: Successful completion of this subject requires a pass (50%) in the final exam. | Throughout the semester | 10% |
Class Presentation | Throughout the semester | 10% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Tom Wilkening Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 170 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Tom Wilkening: tom.wilkening@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025