Laboratory:experiments in economics: introduction to conducting applied research using tools of experimental economics
A.A. 2024/2025
Obiettivi formativi
The purpose of this course is to provide students with practical knowledge on conducting research
in behavioral and experimental economics. The main objective is to introduce students to the
methodology of experimental economics, expose them to original research papers in behavioral
economics, and teach them how to design, conduct, and evaluate their own economic experiments.
in behavioral and experimental economics. The main objective is to introduce students to the
methodology of experimental economics, expose them to original research papers in behavioral
economics, and teach them how to design, conduct, and evaluate their own economic experiments.
Risultati apprendimento attesi
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Read and comprehend original research papers published in international economics
journals.
Evaluate original research conducted by scholars in experimental and behavioral
economics.
Develop their own relevant research questions in experimental and behavioral economics.
Design their own economic experiments to address these research questions.
Analyze experimental economics data using non-parametric tools.
Furthermore, students will enhance their communication and presentation skills through two
presentations. The first presentation will involve analyzing an assigned original research paper
(presented individually by each student), while the second presentation will focus on their own
research idea (prepared and presented in groups).
Read and comprehend original research papers published in international economics
journals.
Evaluate original research conducted by scholars in experimental and behavioral
economics.
Develop their own relevant research questions in experimental and behavioral economics.
Design their own economic experiments to address these research questions.
Analyze experimental economics data using non-parametric tools.
Furthermore, students will enhance their communication and presentation skills through two
presentations. The first presentation will involve analyzing an assigned original research paper
(presented individually by each student), while the second presentation will focus on their own
research idea (prepared and presented in groups).
Periodo: Secondo trimestre
Modalità di valutazione: Giudizio di approvazione
Giudizio di valutazione: superato/non superato
Corso singolo
Questo insegnamento non può essere seguito come corso singolo. Puoi trovare gli insegnamenti disponibili consultando il catalogo corsi singoli.
Programma e organizzazione didattica
Edizione unica
Responsabile
Periodo
Secondo trimestre
Programma
Course structure
Lab 1: Introduction to experimental economics methods: Why do we need experiments in
economics?
Lab 2: Methodology 1: types of experiments (lab, field vs. online); internal and external validity;
within vs. between subject design; demand effect; writing up instructions for experiments; nonparametric
testing
Lab 3: Basic findings in individual decision making: heuristics and biases, prospect theory,
endowment effect, risk preferences, time preferences
Lab 4: Basic findings in games: short introduction into game theory, social preferences, trust,
coordination games
Lab 5: Individual presentations 1 (presenting published papers in experimental and behavioral
economics)
Lab 6: Individual presentations 2 (presenting published papers in experimental and behavioral
economics)
Lab 7: Methodology 2: pre-registration, p-hacking, replication crisis, open science
Lab 8: New findings in behavioral economics: motivated reasoning, ignorance, discrimination,
unethical behavior, gender differences and overlaps in behavior
Lab 9: Group presentations 1 (presenting original experimental designs)
Lab 10: Group presentations 2 (presenting original experimental designs)
Lab 1: Introduction to experimental economics methods: Why do we need experiments in
economics?
Lab 2: Methodology 1: types of experiments (lab, field vs. online); internal and external validity;
within vs. between subject design; demand effect; writing up instructions for experiments; nonparametric
testing
Lab 3: Basic findings in individual decision making: heuristics and biases, prospect theory,
endowment effect, risk preferences, time preferences
Lab 4: Basic findings in games: short introduction into game theory, social preferences, trust,
coordination games
Lab 5: Individual presentations 1 (presenting published papers in experimental and behavioral
economics)
Lab 6: Individual presentations 2 (presenting published papers in experimental and behavioral
economics)
Lab 7: Methodology 2: pre-registration, p-hacking, replication crisis, open science
Lab 8: New findings in behavioral economics: motivated reasoning, ignorance, discrimination,
unethical behavior, gender differences and overlaps in behavior
Lab 9: Group presentations 1 (presenting original experimental designs)
Lab 10: Group presentations 2 (presenting original experimental designs)
Prerequisiti
Eligible participants: students from IPLE and EMA.
Metodi didattici
Learning Objectives:
The purpose of this course is to provide students with practical knowledge on conducting research in behavioral and experimental economics. The main objective is to introduce students to the methodology of experimental economics, expose them to original research papers in behavioral economics, and teach them how to design, conduct, and evaluate their own economic experiments.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Read and comprehend original research papers published in international economics journals.
Evaluate original research conducted by scholars in experimental and behavioral economics.
Develop their own relevant research questions in experimental and behavioral economics.
Design their own economic experiments to address these research questions.
Analyze experimental economics data using non-parametric tools.
Furthermore, students will enhance their communication and presentation skills through two presentations. The first presentation will involve analyzing an assigned original research paper (presented individually by each student), while the second presentation will focus on their own
research idea (prepared and presented in groups).
The purpose of this course is to provide students with practical knowledge on conducting research in behavioral and experimental economics. The main objective is to introduce students to the methodology of experimental economics, expose them to original research papers in behavioral economics, and teach them how to design, conduct, and evaluate their own economic experiments.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Read and comprehend original research papers published in international economics journals.
Evaluate original research conducted by scholars in experimental and behavioral economics.
Develop their own relevant research questions in experimental and behavioral economics.
Design their own economic experiments to address these research questions.
Analyze experimental economics data using non-parametric tools.
Furthermore, students will enhance their communication and presentation skills through two presentations. The first presentation will involve analyzing an assigned original research paper (presented individually by each student), while the second presentation will focus on their own
research idea (prepared and presented in groups).
Materiale di riferimento
Original research papers for reading and lecture slides will be provided on Ariel.
Modalità di verifica dell’apprendimento e criteri di valutazione
The final grade will be determined by the two presentations, each accounting for 50% of the total grade.