ECON30019 Behavioural Economics

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is ECON30019 hard?

ECON30019: About average. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Where real behaviour breaks standard rationality, such as present bias, and the models built to capture it.

After it you can

What you need first

ECON20002

How it’s assessed

Quizzes 10%, Assignments 30%, Participation 10%, Final exam 50%

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Quick answers

When is ECON30019 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking ECON30019?
Needs ECON20002.
Does ECON30019 have a final exam?
Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Assignments 30%, Participation 10%, Final exam 50%.
How many class hours a week does ECON30019 have?
3 h a week in class
Can I take ECON30019 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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