Experimental Economics: Markets, Games And Strategic Behaviour (L1097)

15 credits, Level 6

Autumn teaching

The purpose of the course is to introduce you to the idea that economics, like all of the natural sciences, can be a laboratory science. You will study the role laboratory experiments can play in testing economic theories, as well as suggesting new ones. This will be achieved through a series of topics in experimental economics, including market experiments, individual decision making experiments, and game theory experiments.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Economics (with a professional placement year) BA
• Economics (with a professional placement year) BSc
• Economics BA
• Economics BSc
• Economics and Data Science (with a professional placement year) BSc
• Economics and Data Science BSc
• Economics and Finance (with a professional placement year) BSc
• Economics and Finance BSc
• Economics and Management Studies (with a professional placement year) BSc
• Economics and Management Studies BSc
• Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA