ECON 509
TOPICS IN MICROECONOMICS
Discussion of selected topics in microeconomic theory. Recently, the topic has been behavioral economics, especially individual choice under risk and uncertainty, reference-dependent preferences, behavioral time discounting, temptation and self-control, other-regarding preferences, behavioral game theory, behavioral welfare economics, limited attention, mental accounting, and neuroeconomics. Repeatable for Credit.
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: TOPICS IN MICROECONOMICS Department: Economics Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Course Level: Graduate Prerequisite(s): ECON 508
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027