University of Portland Bulletin 2020-2021

ECN 430 Psychology & Economics

Analyzes how departures from the classical assumptions of human behavior (perfect rationality, self-interest, etc.) affect economic decision-making with a focus on experimental economics and real-world problems such as natural resource management, fighting poverty, and the impact of “fair” wages.

Prerequisite

MTH 161; ECN 120 or ECN 121
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