Module #1 Introduction to Behavioral Economics Overview of behavioral economics, its importance in finance, and key concepts
Module #2 Cognitive Biases in Financial Decision Making Understanding cognitive biases, heuristics, and their impact on financial decisions
Module #3 Loss Aversion and the Endowment Effect Exploring loss aversion, the endowment effect, and their influence on investment decisions
Module #4 Framing Effects and Mental Accounting How framing effects and mental accounting influence financial decisions and market outcomes
Module #5 Anchoring and Adjustment Heuristics The role of anchoring and adjustment heuristics in financial decision making
Module #6 Overconfidence and the Dunning-Kruger Effect Understanding overconfidence, the Dunning-Kruger effect, and their implications for investors
Module #7 Nudges and Choice Architecture Applying behavioral economics to improve financial decision making through nudges and choice architecture
Module #8 Emotional Influences on Financial Decisions The impact of emotions, including fear, greed, and anxiety, on financial decision making
Module #9 Social Influences and Herding Behavior How social norms, herding behavior, and groupthink influence financial decisions
Module #10 Biases in Asset Pricing and Portfolio Construction Applying behavioral economics to understand biases in asset pricing and portfolio construction
Module #11 Behavioral Finance and Market Efficiency Challenging traditional finance theories:the role of behavioral finance in understanding market inefficiencies
Module #12 The Role of Behavioral Economics in Investment Management Applying behavioral economics principles to improve investment decision making and portfolio management
Module #13 Behavioral Insights for Financial Advisory and Wealth Management Using behavioral economics to improve financial advisory services and wealth management practices
Module #14 Regulatory Applications of Behavioral Economics The role of behavioral economics in financial regulation and policy making
Module #15 Behavioral Economics and Risk Management Applying behavioral economics principles to improve risk management practices in finance
Module #16 Behavioral Finance and Corporate Finance Exploring the implications of behavioral finance for corporate finance and decision making
Module #17 Experimental Methods in Behavioral Finance Designing and executing experiments to test behavioral finance theories and hypotheses
Module #18 Big Data and Behavioral Finance Using big data analytics to understand and influence financial decision making
Module #19 Psychological and Neuroscientific Approaches to Financial Decision Making Interdisciplinary approaches to understanding financial decision making, including psychology and neuroscience
Module #20 Case Studies in Behavioral Finance Real-world examples and applications of behavioral finance principles in finance
Module #21 Ethical Considerations in Behavioral Finance The ethical implications of applying behavioral finance principles in financial decision making and policy
Module #22 Behavioral Finance and Financial Literacy The role of behavioral finance in improving financial literacy and promoting financial inclusion
Module #23 Behavioral Finance and Sustainable Finance Exploring the connections between behavioral finance and sustainable finance
Module #24 New Frontiers in Behavioral Finance Research Emerging trends and topics in behavioral finance research and its applications
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Behavioral Economics in Finance career