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B2030 - Behavioral Public Economics and Policy

Docente: Stephanie Heger
Credits: 6
SSD: ECON-01/A
Language: English

Academic Year 2026/2027

                
                        Docente:
                        Stephanie Heger
                    
                        Credits:
                        6
                    
                        SSD:
                        ECON-01/A
                    
                        Language:
                        English
                    
                        Teaching Mode:
                        In-person learning (entirely or partially)
                        
                            Campus:
                            Bologna
                        
                            Corso:
                            Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
                            Economics and Public Policy (cod. 6758)

                                Also valid for
                                
                                    Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
                                    
                                        Health Economics and Management (cod. 6759)
                                    
                                    Course Timetable
                                
from Nov 09, 2026 to Dec 14, 2026

Learning outcomes

At the end of the class, the student has acquired knowledge of how behavioral economics is used to design more effective public policy in areas of taxation, education and labor markets. In particular, the student understands the neoclassical approach to public economics, the shortcomings of the neoclassical model in public economics and how behavioral economics may be applied. The student will understand the theoretical implications of behavioral welfare analysis, analyze and engage in public policy design.

Syllabus

The syllabus has not been published yet.

Office hours

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