The course introduces students to behavioral economics as a method of analysis that incorporates insights from several disciplines, including psychology and sociology, into the basic economic model of decision-making. Behavioral economics broadens the scope of analysis of how people make decisions to take into account, for example, social norms, the role of trust and the prevalence of biases. By unpacking the varied and complex motivations behind decision-making, behavioral economics enriches the standard economic model.

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Theories of determination of national income, employment, and the price level. Monetary and fiscal policy. Income inequality and economic instability. The course will emphasize the use of economic theory to understand current developments and policy issues in the U.S. and international economy. It will differ from a standard Econ 204 course by providing more opportunities to develop research and writing skills. The course will be especially useful for students interested in doing a senior capstone or thesis.

Analysis of theories of determination of national income, aggregate employment, and the price level. Monetary and fiscal policy. Inflation, unemployment, and economic growth.

Analysis of theories of determination of national income, aggregate employment, and the price level. Monetary and fiscal policy. Inflation, unemployment, and economic growth.