Behavioral Economics
Scholar (Ages 13-18)
Mental Accounting and Sunk Costs
People mentally separate money into different "accounts" that they treat differently, even when economically the money is the same. Sunk costs trap us into bad decisions.
20 min
+20 XP
Lab vs Field Experiments
Discover Lab vs Field Experiments as a core part of Behavioral Economics. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
20 min
+20 XP
Behavioral Public Policy
Discover Behavioral Public Policy as a core part of Behavioral Economics. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
20 min
+20 XP
Randomized Controlled Trials
Discover Randomized Controlled Trials as a core part of Behavioral Economics. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
20 min
+21 XP
Prospect Theory Deep Dive
Discover Prospect Theory Deep Dive as a core part of Behavioral Economics. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
20 min
+21 XP
Sludge and Dark Patterns
Discover Sludge and Dark Patterns as a core part of Behavioral Economics. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
20 min
+21 XP