SS 201 abc - Analytical Foundations of Social Science

This course covers the fundamentals of experimental economics, used to study traditional questions (e.g., equilibration of supply and demand) and newer behavioral economics questions. We start with some early history of experimental economics. Methodological discussions include principles of randomization, internal validity, statistical power, between- and within-subject designs, generalizability, field experiments, and reproducibility. Applications include testing theories of risk and time preference, non-cooperative games, market trading, auctions, and AI. Open to Social Science graduate students only. Part a and b not offered 2025-26.