Economics
The Department of Economics offers a minor in behavioral economics.
Behavioral economics entails the application of scientific research to human and social cognitive and emotional biases to better understand economic decision-making and how it affects economic variables, including market prices, returns and the allocation of resources. Behavioral economics goes beyond the traditional emphasis on rationality to focus on human limitations and complications, and their impact on markets. Behavioral models typically integrate insights from psychology with neo-classical economics.
The behavioral economics program at the University of New Haven introduces the basic theoretical and conceptual techniques of behavioral economics. The minor provides an opportunity to study an increasingly popular and highly relevant field of economics. The aim of the program is to develop students' ability to apply systematic economic thinking to social problems.
In addition to theory courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics, the minor in behavioral economics includes courses in game theory and decision-making under uncertainty.
Economics faculty members are active in research and publishing articles in academic journals and edited collections. Students can become involved as research assistants and/or conduct their own research under the guidance of a faculty member through independent study.
Contact
Chair, Department of Economics
Professor Kamal Upadhyaya
Email: kupadhyaya@newhaven.edu
Phone: 203.932.7487
Location: Maxcy Hall 120-B
Mailing Address:
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
Department Faculty
Kamal Upadhyaya - Chair
Kathy Mazzeo