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Teaching a Behavioral Economics Elective: Highlighting the Science of Economics

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In this paper, I provide an overview of how one might teach an advanced undergraduate elective on Behavioral Economics. While I focus on the structure and themes from my own course, I also attempt to highlight ways in which instructors might choose an alternative structure. Throughout, I emphasize how a Behavioral Economics elective is a great vehicle in which to highlight to undergraduates the science of Economics.

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  • Ted O'Donoghue, 2015. "Teaching a Behavioral Economics Elective: Highlighting the Science of Economics," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 105(5), pages 391-395, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:105:y:2015:i:5:p:391-95
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    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate
    • D03 - Microeconomics - - General - - - Behavioral Microeconomics: Underlying Principles

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