Behavioural Game Theory and Experiments

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PSYC X400
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Course ID
208005
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
4
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Course overview

This course deepens critical thinking, reasoning, and mathematical problem-solving in behavioural economics (e.g., social preferences; reciprocity; bounded rationality) and the methodology and practice of experimental economics. It covers fundamental findings in behavioural economics such as social preferences (envy, greed, altruism) reciprocity and bounded rationality. The course then focuses on the empirical aspects of behavioural economics. It introduces the methodology of experimental economics using a real research project that students design and conduct.

Course learning outcomes

  • Derive equilibrium predictions using standard solutions concepts
  • Critically assess where and when standard game theory explains human behaviour well
  • Apply behavioural game theory to explain some behaviours that cannot be explained using standard game theory
  • Find an interesting behavioural research questions and design, program and conduct experiments
  • Analyse experimental data by using the appropriate statistical techniques
  • Successfully work together in research teams

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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