Экспериментальная экономика

2026/2027

Статус: Маго-лего

Кто читает: Департамент теоретической экономики

Где читается: Факультет экономических наук

Охват аудитории: для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ

Преподаватели: Саху Собхагья

Язык: русский

Кредиты: 3

Контактные часы: 36

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Аннотация

Experimental economics is a field of economics that aims to study economic behaviors by conducting controlled experiments. It involves setting up a controlled environment to observe how individuals behave under specific conditions and then using this information to test economic theories. Researchers and policymakers can benefit from the findings of experimental economics studies by gaining a deeper understanding of human decision-making, market dynamics, and policy formulation. This course prioritizes student-led paper presentations and discussions, structured into two segments. First, it focuses on methodological foundations, including experimental design (lab, field, and natural experiments), ethical considerations, randomization techniques, and data analysis. Second, it examines applications of experiments to study preferences, market dynamics, and discrimination, with case studies on policy-relevant topics such as nudges, market interventions, and behavioral insights in institutional design. Students will develop skills in designing, critiquing, and replicating experiments while engaging with both foundational and contemporary research, preparing them to contribute to academic inquiry and evidence-based policy solutions.

Цель освоения дисциплины

Understand the principles and methodologies of experimental economics
Develop proficiency in designing, implementing, and analyzing controlled experiments
Critically evaluate experimental studies
Explain how experimental methods have contributed to economics.
Explain the overall importance of field experiments to the discipline of economics.

Планируемые результаты обучения

Distinguish normative theory from behavioral economics in explaining economic decisions.
Trace the historical development of experimental methods, from game theory foundations to modern applications.
Evaluate the roles of internal and external validity in designing and interpreting experiments.
Apply the induced value method to design incentive-compatible experiments (monotonicity, salience, dominance).
Assess trade-offs in subject selection, including student pools, cultural diversity, and the rejection of deception.
Mitigate experimenter demand effects through neutral framing, double-blind protocols, and careful instruction design.
Choose appropriate experimental designs (within- vs. between-subject, real-effort tasks) based on research questions and validity concerns.

Содержание учебной дисциплины

Introduction
Methodological Foundations

Элементы контроля

Paper Presentation
Each student will deliver a presentation on an assigned paper, concisely summarizing its research question, methodology, key findings, and critical contributions, followed by a Q&A session where peers and the instructor pose clarifying or probing questions. The presentation is a mandatory component of the course. All students must complete a presentation to successfully fulfill the course requirements. Rescheduling: Students who are unable to attend their assigned presentation date must obtain prior approval from the instructor and reschedule one week prior the presentation date. The presentation by each student must complete before the exam week of Module 4.
Examination
Participation
Participation reflects your active engagement in the course. Regular attendance is expected, and students are encouraged to contribute meaningfully to class discussions by asking questions, sharing insights, or building on peers' ideas during sessions they attend.
Essay
The term paper requires students to design an original experimental economics research proposal. Applying course methodologies, the paper must include a literature review identifying a specific research gap, a primary research question, a proposed theoretical model, and a comprehensive study design. Additionally, students must outline the experimental methodology and discuss expected results and their broader implications.

Промежуточная аттестация

2026/2027 4th module
0.15 * Participation + 0.25 * Examination + 0.2 * Essay + 0.4 * Paper Presentation

Список литературы

Авторы

Мальбахова Диса Анзоровна
Саху Собхагья

Программа дисциплины