ECON 5
Behavioral Economics
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of conventional economics focusing on purely rational decision making and contrasted with the more realistic behavioral economic model based on scientific studies of actual outcomes. The topics in the course include the structure of the brain, loss-avoidance, emotions, experiences, social norms, framing, endowment effect, fairness, ethics, morals, trust, satisficing, status, herding, and anchors. Other areas of focus include analysis of animal spirits, irrational exuberance, why smart people make investment mistakes, and blurring social and financial arrangements. Topics like the value of nudging people to make superior decisions, charitable donations, and happiness (money isn't everything) are also analyzed.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49143 | ECON 5 | 50Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Triyakshana Seshadri | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-05-05 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
ECON-005.-50Z: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. It's an e-week class, and will begin on May 5. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
This course either has not submitted any materials to the bookstore for use or is using Open Education Resources. Please check with the instructor.
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Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
- ECON 1., ECON 1H, ECON 2. or ECON 2H