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Behavioural Economics Personal Statement

I am applying for Economics at Uni this year, and I was wondering if Behavioural Economics is too far into the field of Psychology?
I wanted to write about it in my personal statement, but I am worried that this may seem irrelevant to Economics - what do you guys think?

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Reply 1

placenta medicae talpae

I'd say it's definitely relevant.
Behavioural economics is one of those buzz areas for research at the moment!

Have you been listening to 'The Human Zoo' on Radio 4?

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Reply 2

azns

Original post by placenta medicae talpae

I'd say it's definitely relevant.
Behavioural economics is one of those buzz areas for research at the moment!

Have you been listening to 'The Human Zoo' on Radio 4?

No, but I certainly will. Thanks for the tip

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Reply 3

yaboy

wayyy too far in psychology

Reply 4

azns

Original post by yaboy

wayyy too far in psychology

What do you think is an interesting topic within economics?

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Reply 5

placenta medicae talpae

I think it's disappointing that everyone thinks of just macroeconomics when you mention the word 'economics'.

Reply 6

danny111

No, it's fine, but you might want to check whether the unis that you apply to actually have someone that does it. If not, maybe not so good an idea. Because I definitely know that some think it's a bit of a curiosity, might be nice but won't really have that much of an impact in economics.

If you do write a PS about, make sure you know your stuff, i.e. what type of things area actually taught with regards to behavioral economics, and not just talk about a book you read about it.

Reply 7

Namige

Original post by placenta medicae talpae

I think it's disappointing that everyone thinks of just macroeconomics when you mention the word 'economics'.

Well that's what dominates the headlines.

Reply 8

azns

With a degree like Economics and Management, would Behavioural Economics be more relevant because the way in which agents behave may influence strategies for management?

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Reply 9

danny111

Original post by azns

With a degree like Economics and Management, would Behavioural Economics be more relevant because the way in which agents behave may influence strategies for management?

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I don't know tbh.

Reply 10

placenta medicae talpae

Original post by azns

With a degree like Economics and Management, would Behavioural Economics be more relevant because the way in which agents behave may influence strategies for management?