ECOS3016 Experimental and Behavioural Economics (University of Sydney): rated 4.0/5 overall across 10 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
ECOS3016 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Economics. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 实验与行为经济学
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Economics
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
Experimental economics uses experimental methods to evaluate the performance of economic models, institutions and policies. Behavioural economics combines experimental and field evidence with insights from neighbouring disciplines such as psychology, to develop richer economic models of decision-making.
ECOS3016 has 10 scored reviews: overall 4.0/5 · usefulness 3.8 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 5 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.8 stars); 5 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.2/5).
On Reddit: "ECOS3016 is interesting and not particularly difficult, the guy who runs it is very receptive if you engage in class. Not a WAM booster by any means but you should do well if you pay attention."
On Reddit: "I’ve done ECOS3016 (Experimental and Behavioural Economics) and I loved it; Stephen was a very thorough lecturer and the content is super interesting, especially if you’re questioning the correctness or applicability of your first year economic models. ECOS3012 (Strategic Behavi…"
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Q: Is ECOS3016 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 10 reviews: usefulness 3.8/5, overall 4.0/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches ECOS3016, and when is it offered?
A: ECOS3016 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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