Master in Behavioral Economics

The University of Zurich is a public research university. It is located in Switzerland. The university is the largest in Switzerland. It has seven faculties. It also has over 150 institutes. More than 200 study programs are offered.

The University of Zurich is known for its diverse perspectives. It brings together different ways of thinking and academic cultures. The university is home to students and staff from over 120 countries. This creates a rich international environment for learning and research.

The University of Zurich offers a Master's program in Behavioral Economics. This program contrasts with traditional economic models. It uses insights from psychology to understand economic behavior. Students learn about social preferences like fairness. They also study deviations from pure rationality, such as loss aversion. Neuroeconomics, which explores the brain's role in economic decisions, is also related.

Students will study fundamental behavioral economics models. They will explore applications in labor, organizational, health, industrial, and development economics. The program uses mathematical, statistical, and empirical methods. This includes laboratory and field experiments. Learning behavioral economics helps predict policy impacts and design new tools like nudging.

Graduates gain analytical and empirical knowledge. This is useful for private and public institutions. Potential career fields include human resources, organizational psychology, and political consulting. The program is taught in German. Further information on admission requirements and the course catalogue is available.