This unit covers the latest policy-relevant developments in the field of advanced microeconomics. It will cover several microeconomic topics using multiple economics approaches: after the traditional theoretical approach, students will be exposed to a combination of empirical evidence, experimental evidence, and current behavioural economics perspectives. Examples of topics include: incentives; discrimination; altruism; decision-making under uncertainty; gift-exchange; and time-preference.
Classes
1x3hr seminar/week
Assessment
3x 2500wd Assignment (50%), 1x 2hr (2000wd equivalent) Final exam (50%)
Semester 1
05 Mar 2018
Semester 2
30 Jul 2018