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Behavioral Economics Courses

Behavioral economics courses can help you learn decision-making processes, cognitive biases, and the impact of social influences on economic behavior. You can build skills in analyzing consumer behavior, designing effective interventions, and applying experimental methods to test hypotheses. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for data analysis and survey platforms for gathering insights, helping you apply these skills to practical work in marketing, public policy, and finance.


Popular Behavioral Economics Courses and Certifications


  • R

    Rice University

    A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Game Theory, Cost Accounting, Socioeconomics, Tax, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Public Policies, General Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management

    ★ 4.8 (148) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Science and Research, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Forecasting, Adaptability

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Money, Risk, and Ethics: The Psychology of Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Accountability Frameworks, Strategic Decision-Making, Risking, Accountability, Complex Problem Solving, Behavioral Economics, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Tax, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Resource Allocation, Financial Policy, Cost Management, Production Management, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (2.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Decision Making, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Human Learning, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Empathy

    ★ 4.4 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Marketing Psychology & Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, Driving engagement, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Strategic Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Sustainable Business, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Strategy and Game Theory for Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Culture Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Business Economics, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Economics, Negotiation, Risk Management, Network Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advertising, Innovation, Economic Development

    ★ 4.7 (285) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yale University

    Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Promotion, Health Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Behavior Management

    ★ 4.7 (487) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Behavioral Design

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Behavior Management, Experience Design, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Social Sciences, Design and Product, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Influencing

    ★ 5 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Political Sciences, Decision Making, Tax, Resource Allocation

    ★ 4.9 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Economics, World History, Behavioral Economics, Employee Relations, Financial Policy, Innovation, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Business Economics

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Game Theory, Business Ethics, Economic Development, Sustainable Business, Production Management, Corporate Sustainability, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Management, Financial Systems, Revenue Management, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular behavioral economics courses

  • A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale: Rice University
  • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age : University of Michigan
  • Money, Risk, and Ethics: The Psychology of Decision-Making: University of Pennsylvania
  • Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior : Fractal Analytics
  • Marketing Psychology & Consumer Behavior: EDUCBA
  • Strategy and Game Theory for Management: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action: Yale University
  • Behavioral Design: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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