Ateneo - UPO

The course aims to present the relationship between economic science and reality from its inception.
Particular attention is given to critical reasoning skills and their development and application in the field of economic decisions

teacher's notes

To understand how the experimental method applies to the human sciences; to develop the ability to use it in everyday life and communication; to comprehend how problems can be perceived differently based on how they are presented or cultural factors.

none

Lectures, exercises, group work, projects, and case studies; meetings with managers and professionals

Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/servicesstudents-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

The exam is based on a computer test. The exam is conducted using the Moodle platform; to take it, you must remember your credentials (make sure you can access the computers and Moodle before the exam; those who cannot log in will not be able to take the exam). On the course page, there are exercises and practice tests that must be completed to take the exam.

General enrollment rules for the degree program apply to exam registration.

The exam assesses the knowledge acquired and the ability to reason using basic concepts. Some exercises are designed to test simple memorization of basic definitions; other exercises involve applications with reasoning; it is also important to use and understand the correct language and grasp nuances. The required reasoning involves the ability to apply models and definitions to reality or to deduce results given the models covered in the course. Group project with individual report will evaluate and stimulate
writing skills, creativity and team work

Scientific method;
economics, human sciences, and models;
critical reasoning;
memory, perception, learning, and framing effect;
effective communication;
organizational and social cultures.
Expectations, aspirations, goals, and performance

Recall some basic notions on the topic of behavior;
Understand the relationship between economics, behavior, cultural and social aspects;
Understand how distortions have both an individual and social nature;
Know how to design an experiment.