ECON 3875

Behavioural economics is a hybrid of economics and psychology, using psychological insights about human behaviour to explain how economic decisions are made. It challenges and complements traditional economic thinking which assumes that economic actors make rational decisions. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing (a minimum of 60.0 credit hours) Equivalent: Economics 3850/Psychology 3850 (Behavioural Economics) (prior to 2025/2026) Recommended Background: Economics 1010; Psychology 1020