Universität Wien

040251 KU Behavioral Political Economy (MA) (2024W)

8.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
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max. 50 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

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Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This course introduces students to the field of political economy. Students will learn to analyze political behavior using modern methods of economics.

Leading theories in political economy rely on the assumptions that voters and politicians are selfish and rational. However, many recent empirical findings in the field of behavioral economics challenge these “standard” assumptions. In this course, students will therefore be introduced to a “behavioral” perspective on political economy that explores how insights from behavioral economics can improve our understanding of political decision-making.

Aim
The aim of this course is that students:

- develop a solid understanding of theories in political economy,
- learn to critically evaluate these theories using empirical evidence,
- and explore research in the emerging field of behavioral political economy.

Contents

In the introductory sessions, students will be introduced to theories in political economy, discuss their assumptions, and learn about empirical results in behavioral economics.

In the main part of this course, we will then explore how insights from behavioral economics can improve our understanding of the following topics in political economy:

- voting behavior,
- redistributive policies and the welfare state,
- the role of political ideology in politics,
- corruption and lobbying,
- propaganda, persuasion, and the media,
- the causes and consequences of populism,
- the dynamics and impacts of protest movements.

Methods and Prerequisites:

The course is self-contained, but prior knowledge about methods in microeconomics, game theory, or behavioral and experimental economics can be an advantage.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

The evaluation is based on a final exam, a presentation in class, and a paper on a topic in the field of behavioral political economy.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Final Exam: 49%
Presentation: 30%
Paper: 21%

To pass the course, students must reach at least 50% of all points.

Prüfungsstoff

Detailed information about the examination topics will be provided throughout the course.

Literatur

Persson, Torsten, and Guido Enrico Tabellini. (2002). Political economics: explaining economic policy. MIT Press.

Dhami, Sanjit. (2016) The foundations of behavioral economic analysis. Oxford University Press.

A more detailed reading list will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Mo 09.12.2024 10:45