Surveys and Experiments in Environmental Economics Surveys and Experiments in Environmental Economics
講義概要
We will discuss basics and important topics in experiments and surveys in
Environmental Economics. The validity of these techniques crucially
depends on an adequate understanding of the different areas that support
them We will talk about the importance of combining economic theory,
econometrics, statistical design methods, and social and cognitive
psychology in order to properly understand individual choices, so they can
be used to elicit social preferences and help to guide environmental
policiy.
講義の目的
We will discuss basics and important topics in experiments and surveys in
Environmental Economics. We hope you will understand the different areas that support
them: economic theory,econometrics, statistical design methods, and social and cognitive
psychology.
講義計画
DAY 1. Surveys and Experiments in Environmental Economics
1) The importance of Measurement in Environmental Economics.
2) Market Data versus Surveys and Experiments in Environmental Economics.
then we will discuss " Anomalies in Behavior and Challenges for Environmental Economics"
3) Framing Effects I: Reference Dependent Utility Functions and Loss
Aversion
4) Framing Effects II: Anchoring and Mental Accounting (Heuristics and
Decision Rules)
5) Context Matters: Reciprocity, the Role of Emotions, Attitudes and
Cognitive Complexity.
DAY 2. Recent Advances and Further Research.
6) Decision Utility versus Experience Utility: The Dymanics of Value.
7) Statistical versus Behavioral Optimal Designs.
8) Bayesian Modelling: A Natural Framework to Integrate Psychology and
Economics.
The class room will be W9-626.
The day 1 may be at 1640-1810hours 21st of Jan. 2011. The day 2 may be at900hours to 1800hours 22nd of Jan. 2010
教科書・参考書等
to be announced
関連科目・履修の条件等
micro economics, econometrics and cognitive psychology
成績評価
to be announded but bsically by devates in class
