Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Behavioural Economics
Course Code
SBUEK_196
Branch of Science
Economics and Business
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Romāns Putāns
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with knowledge of the principles and aspects of behavioural economics and their application in international business, especially in the spheres of social entrepreneurship.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge in economics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge of the principles, aspects and application of behavioural economics in international business, especially in social entrepreneurship.
Skills
1.The student is able to identify the opportunity and potential of social entrepreneurship using the principles of behavioural economics.
Competences
1.The student is able to plan tactics for using behavioural economics principles in business development with positive social impact.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Homework assignments, case studies, group presentations and preparation of a report, summary preparation.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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1. Attendance of seminars, tests, group works – compulsory
2. Preparation and presentation of, giving a report on a practical situation (case study) – 30%
3. Preparation of a summary – 30%
4. Exam – 40%
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The object of behavioral economics – economic behavior
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Other
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2
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The object of behavioral economics – economic behavior
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The subject of behavioral economics – a consumer, a client
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Auditorium
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The subject of behavioral economics – a consumer, a client
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Economic boundaries of behavioral economics
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Economic boundaries of behavioral economics
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Auditorium
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Behavioral economics in cction: using theory to drive social change
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Behavioral economics in cction: using theory to drive social change
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Behavioral economics in cction: using theory to drive social change
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Behavioral economics in cction: using theory to drive social change
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Behavioral economics and business ethics
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Behavioral economics and business ethics
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Legal aspects of behavioral economics
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Legal aspects of behavioral economics
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topicalities in the theory and practice of behavioral economics
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topicalities in the theory and practice of behavioral economics
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Auditorium
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Topicalities in the theory and practice of behavioral economics
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Auditorium
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Topicalities in the theory and practice of behavioral economics
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Auditorium
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Topicalities in the theory and practice of behavioral economics
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Topicalities in the theory and practice of behavioral economics
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The object of behavioral economics – economic behavior
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The object of behavioral economics – economic behavior
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The subject of behavioral economics – a consumer, a client
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The subject of behavioral economics – a consumer, a client
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Economic boundaries of behavioral economics
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Economic boundaries of behavioral economics
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Behavioral economics in cction: using theory to drive social change
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Behavioral economics in cction: using theory to drive social change
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Behavioral economics and business ethics
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Behavioral economics and business ethics
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal aspects of behavioral economics
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal aspects of behavioral economics
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topicalities in the theory and practice of behavioral economics
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topicalities in the theory and practice of behavioral economics
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Åstebro, Thomas, Holger Herz, Ramana Nanda, and Roberto A Weber. "Seeking the Roots of Entrepreneurship: Insights from Behavioral Economics." The Journal of Economic Perspectives 28.3 (2014): 49-70. Available from: http://primolatvija.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/b9ufc5/TN_proquest1549384043
2.
Congdon, William J, Maya Shankar, and Ron Haskins. "The Role of Behavioral Economics in Evidence-Based Policymaking." The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science 678.1 (2018): 81-92. Available from: http://primolatvija.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/b9ufc5/TN_sage_s10_1177_0002716218766268
3.
Tiks precizēts. Kursa docēšana sāksies 2023. gada pavasarī.
Additional Reading
1.
Tiks precizēts. Kursa docēšana sāksies 2023. gada pavasarī.
Other Information Sources
1.
Behavioral Economics in Action: Using Theory to Drive Social Change. Available from: http://archive.skoll.org/2015/09/11/behavioral-economics-in-action-using-theory-to-drive-social-change/
2.
Tiks precizēts. Kursa docēšana sāksies 2023. gada pavasarī.