The aim of this course is to convey the basic concepts of behavioral economics and demonstrate the importance of behavioral theory in economic decision making through different approaches.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
Course Code Course Name…
Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Derya Bilgin
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Thursday, 18:00-20:50, Ataköy Yerleşkesi Ataköy 1. Kat C Kor. Atölye 12-14 TSA
Office Hour(s)
Tuesday 10:00-11:00- B609
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Oral Presentation
Principle Sources
-İktisatta Davranışsal Yaklaşımlar Editörler: Devrim Dumludağ, Özge Gökdemir, Levent Neyse ve Ester Ruben, İmge Kitabevi, 2015 Ankara
Other Sources
-Thaler, R., Sunstein, C. (2016) Dürtme, Pegasus Yayınları
Kahneman, D.(2011) Hızlı ve Yavaş Düşünme, Varlık Yayınları
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to Behavioral Economics
Oral Presentation
2. Week
Psychology and Economics
Oral Presentation
3. Week
Historical Development and Methodology of Behavioral Economics
Oral Presentation
4. Week
Mainstream (Neoclassical) Economics: Assumptions, Pioneering Thinkers and Their Views; Opposing
Oral Presentation
5. Week
Bounded Rationality
Oral Presentation
6. Week
Prospect Theory and Expected Utility Theory
Oral Presentation
7. Week
Political Applications of Behavioral Economics-1
Oral Presentation
8. Week
Political Applications of Behavioral Economics-2
Oral Presentation
9. Week
The Economics of Happiness
Oral Presentation
10. Week
Behavioral Game Theory
Oral Presentation
11. Week
Experimental Economics
Oral Presentation
12. Week
Biological Basis of Economic Decisions: Neuroeconomics
Oral Presentation
13. Week
Social Norms and Economic Behaviors
Oral Presentation
14. Week
An overview
Oral Presentation
15. Week
Final Exam Week
Exam
16. Week
Final Exam Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
A student who successfully completes the program will be able
To develop a critical perspective by defining economic theories, comparing theory applications, and economic systems.
PO-2
To identify economic agents (such as government, firms, households, etc.), to understand their roles within the economy, to evaluate and analyze them.
PO-3
To define policies for solving economic problems, to evaluate solution proposals, and to develop policies.
PO-4
To make predictions regarding the resolution of economic problems using numerical methods and econometric analysis techniques.
PO-5
To make future predictions by evaluating national and international economic and financial data.
PO-6
To relate economic growth and development to social events historically.
PO-7
To utilize skills such as independent work, taking responsibility, and creativity.
PO-8
To develop skills in teamwork through verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and to utilize information technologies.
PO-9
To adapt the theoretical knowledge acquired to business life.
PO-10
To evaluate skills that will be useful for future careers.
PO-11
To act in accordance with social, rational, scientific and ethical values during the collection, interpretation and announcement of data related to the field of Managerial Economics and to carry out the thesis within the framework of these principles.
