PSYC473

The Individual in the Economy

15 points

Not offered 2022, offered in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing

Description

The course examines how psychology may be applied to public sector decision-making, particularly with regard to financial issues. Topics may include decision-making; distributional justice; psychology of money; subjective well-being of society; valuation of government services; psychology of regulation; tax evasion; saving; psychology of unemployment; Why doesn't socialism work (or does it)?

Prerequisites

Subject to the approval of the Head of Department. RP: Bachelor's degree

Recommended Preparation

Bachelor's degree