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ECON-407: Advanced Behavioral Economics

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JEL Classification System

The JEL classification system is a hierarchical outline of subjects in EconLit. You can search by using the classification codes. Using the classification codes enables you to find literature within an economic sub-discipline. Below are a few classification codes related to the topics in this course. 

Code Description
C90
Design of Experiments: General
C91 Design of Experiments: Laboratory, Individual
C92 Design of Experiments: Laboratory, Group Behavior
C93 Field Experiments
D90

Micro-Based Behavioral Economics: General

D91 Micro-Based Behavioral Economics: Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making
E70 Macro-Based Behavioral Economics: General
E71 Macro-Based Behavioral Economics: Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on the Macro Economy
G40 Behavioral Finance: General
G41 Behavioral Finance: Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making in Financial Markets

The entire classification system can be found at the American Economic Association website.

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