ECON 409 - Research Methods in Experimental Economics

Credits: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 380
College Curriculum: COLL 400
In the first half of the semester students work together to design and conduct human subject experiments that address research questions motivated by prior coursework in economics. In the second half of the semester students analyze the resulting data and work independently to prepare manuscripts. Students meet regularly during the data analysis and writing phase of the course to make progress reports on their manuscripts and to discuss any challenges they face with their research. Students also exchange rough drafts of papers and provide written feedback to each other. At the end of the semester all research subjects are invited to attend a seminar in which students present the findings from their research papers.