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ECON-4434: Experimental Economics

Description: This is a course in the use of laboratory methods to study behavior in economics and the social sciences. Students will study state-of-the-art methodology in experimental economics, including experimental design, laboratory technique, financial incentives, and analysis of data. Students will participate in, design, and conduct experiments in bargaining, auctions, asset markets, public goods and commons situations, and risky decision-making.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: ECON-3104 and (BIT-2406 or STAT-2004 or STAT-3005 or MSCI-2406)

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 16

Average GPA: 3.22 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 26.34%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.50%

Alexander C Smith202445.6%45.3%8.7%0.0%0.0%0.3%3.3412
Sheryl B Ball201123.2%38.5%22.4%11.5%3.2%1.3%2.673
Chetan Dave201364.2%35.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.531

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