In: Economics
Answer the following problem about Behavioral Economics that we discussed in class:
New-classical Economics |
Behavioral Economics |
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Rationality |
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Stability of Preferences |
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Capability for making mental calculations |
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Ability to assess future options and possibilities |
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Strength of willpower |
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Degree of selfishness |
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Fairness |
1. Using your own words, fill in the table for new classical economics column.
2. Using your own words, now fill in the table for the behavioral economics column.
3. Give an example of how you and/or a friend fight self-control problems with pre-commitments.
4. Give an example of how you and/or a friend have been influenced by anchoring and the status quo bias.
5. How are some online students at PCC influenced by the overconfidence effect and planning fallacy?
RATIONALITY IN NEW CLASSICAL ECONOMICS
RATIONALITY IN BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS
STABILITY OF PREFRENCE IN NEW CLASSICAL ECONOMICS
STABILITY OF PREFRENCE IN BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS