The National Centre for Econometric Research (NCER) will hold a short course titled, "Evolution and Economics" at QUT, from Monday November 21 to Thursday November 24, 2001. (Four lectures over four days.)
If you are interested in attending, please contact the Administration Coordinator.
The lectures will be held in Room Z808, Gardens Point Campus, QUT.
Course Convener
Luis Rayo is Associate Professor in the Finance Department of University of Utah.
Course Overview
The mini-course will utilise the Arthur Robson's notes (see Course Materials) and will also refer to his reveiew paper with Larry Samuelson, "The Evolutionary Foundations of Preferences" (A. Robson and L. Samuelson) In Handbook of Social Economics. Edited by Alberto Bisin and Matt Jackson, North-Holland, pp. 221-310.
Course Materials
Course Schedule
| Date and Time | Topic |
|---|---|
Monday November 21 1 - 3 pm |
Adaptation of Utility |
Tuesday November 22 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
Risk |
Wednesday November 23 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
Time Preference |
Thursday November 24 9:00 am - 11:00 am (earlier start due to seminar) |
Altruism |
Enquiries and Registration
For further details please contact the NCER Administration Coordinator:
Angela Fletcher
Queensland University of Technology
Email: a.fletcher@qut.edu.au