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Curricular information is subject to change
At the end of the module, we hope students attain the following learning outcomes:
- Knowledge of key case studies and policy applications of behavioural economics across key domains
- Knowledge of key debates on the merits and demerits of different approaches to behaviourally informed policy.
- The skills required to design a behavioural policy intervention.
The topics below are indicative of the module content (subject to change)
1. Health
2. Education
3. Labor
4. Environment
5. Mental health
6. Taxation
7. Financial decision making
8. Methods
9. Regulation
10. Behavioural political economy
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 104 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Group Project: Working in groups of 2 you will produce a 5000 word document that would guide behaviourally-informed policy in your key area of interest. | Week 9 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Examination: A 2 hour online exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | Yes | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
Presentation: Prepare a 5 minute group presentation based on your group project. | Week 12 | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Students will receive detailed group feedback on their project and exam preparation.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Orla Doyle | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Margaret Samahita | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |