PSYC 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: Psychology 3850/Economics 3850 (Behavioural Economics) (prior to 2025/2026) Recommended Background: Economics 1010; Psychology 1020 Section information text: Note: Students must register in the cross-listed section of the course. Refer to cross-listed section for meeting time details.