Advanced Seminar Economics, Policy & Economectrics: Economics and Everyday Life: Experiments on Beliefs, Social Norms and Discrimination

What it is about

You will receive an introduction to the methodology of experimental economic research and work independently on a current research article on topics such as beliefs, social norms and discrimination. In the end you will be able to describe experimental studies, understand their methodology and statistical analysis, and critically explain research findings.

What you will be able to do

• Understand fundamentals of experimental behavioral research
• Describe methodology and study design of experimental research
• Understand basic econometric analyses for experiments
• Explain results and concepts from experiments on beliefs, social norms and discrimination
• Critically analyze and discuss research papers
• Present results and criticisms clearly and concisely

What the module consists of

• SeminarYou work on a current research article, present it and discuss the contributions of your fellow students.

Teaching method

• Presentation of a research articlePromotes deep understanding of the paper, the ability to convey complex content clearly, and enables immediate feedback.
• Critical discussion of a peer presentationTrains analytical thinking, argumentation, and active participation in the seminar.
• Introductory lectures by the instructorConvey the methodology of experimental economics, basic econometric tools, and the thematic focuses.