Experimental Economics: Markets & Games (L1097)
Experimental Economics: Markets, Games And Strategic Behaviour
Module L1097
Module details for 2019/20.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the idea that economics, like all of the natural sciences, can be a laboratory science. Students will study the role laboratory experiments can play in testing economic theories, as well as suggesting new ones. This will be achieved through a series of topics in experimental economics, including market experiments, individual decision making experiments, and game theory experiments.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of the methodological foundations of experimental economics, including designing controlled economic environments, and the issues of internal and external validity.
Demonstrate familiarity with common experimental design practices in economics and finance as reflected in the topics covered on this module.
Understand and evaluate experimental design and experimental results reported in the experimental economics literature.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 11 | 75.00% |
| Observation | T1 Week 11 | 25.00% |
| Take Away paper | Semester 1 Assessment | 60.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111100 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 01111111110 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 00000000010 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Matthew Embrey
Assess convenor, Convenor
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/363998
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