ECON30022 Experimental Economics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 3 class hours a week
Is ECON30022 hard?
ECON30022: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Using controlled lab and field experiments to test economic theories and policies, often by playing them in class.
After it you can
- Use lab experiments as a research method
- Test how well different theories predict behaviour
- Explain risk, time and social preferences
What you need first
ECON20002
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Participation 10%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 60%
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Quick answers
- When is ECON30022 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ECON30022?
- Needs ECON20002.
- Does ECON30022 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Participation 10%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 60%.
- How many class hours a week does ECON30022 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take ECON30022 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.
- Can I rate ECON30022?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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