Freakonomics: Should we Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do?” is a podcast about an individual that attempts to act in a way exactly as economic books describe.
Here is the direct link to the Episode you were asked to listen to after class on Thursday.
Should We Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do? (Ep. 207) (Links to an external site.)
Below are your assignment instructions.
Listen and take notes on the podcast linked above and discussed in class on Thursday.
Fill out the template attached. This can be opened in PowerPoint or Google Slides.
Once you fill out the template, upload the version that you have edited.
***For extra credit, listen to another “Freakonomics” episode and complete slide 5 of the template.***
Earn your points and start the semester off strong!
Freakonomics–Should We Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do_ Assignment.pptx SEE ATTACHED Download Freakonomics–Should We Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do_ Assignment.pptx
Rubric
Freakonomics
Should We Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do?
Should We Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do?
Define who homo economicus is.
Delete this and Insert Your Answer Here
Who is Richard Thaler?
Delete this and Insert Your Answer Here
Describe the experiment Rosalsky uses on the subway.
Delete this and Insert Your Answer Here
What advice does Thaler give Rosalsky regarding choosing a girlfriend/asking someone to be his girlfriend?
Delete this and Insert Your Answer Here
Should We Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do?
Describe below Rosalsky’s date at the Empire State Building Observatory.
Do you think we should make big decisions (partner choice, marriage, college, kids) acting like an econ?
Should We Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do?
Acting Like Homo Economicus Versus Acting Like a Human with Emotions
Upsides of Acting Like an Econ Downsides of Acting Like an Econ
Do real Econs/homo economicus exist? Why or why not? Do you think we should act this way?
Delete this and insert your answer here.
What does behaving rationally and irrationally mean? Do you personally behave rationally?
Delete this and insert your answer here.
Extra Credit!—Delete This and Insert the title of the Freakonomics Episode you listened to. Once you’ve done this, hyperlink it.
What are 5 things you learned by listening to this particular episode of Freakonomics?
Delete and insert 1st thing learned.
Delete and insert 2nd thing learned.
Delete and insert 3rd thing learned.
Delete and insert 4th thing learned.
Delete and insert 5th thing learned.
How does this episode of Freakonomics relate to economics? Be specific.
Delete this and insert how this relates to economics.
Feel free to use additional slides if you need to.
Why Choose Us
- 100% non-plagiarized Papers
- 24/7 /365 Service Available
- Affordable Prices
- Any Paper, Urgency, and Subject
- Will complete your papers in 6 hours
- On-time Delivery
- Money-back and Privacy guarantees
- Unlimited Amendments upon request
- Satisfaction guarantee
How it Works
- Click on the “Place Order” tab at the top menu or “Order Now” icon at the bottom and a new page will appear with an order form to be filled.
- Fill in your paper’s requirements in the "PAPER DETAILS" section.
- Fill in your paper’s academic level, deadline, and the required number of pages from the drop-down menus.
- Click “CREATE ACCOUNT & SIGN IN” to enter your registration details and get an account with us for record-keeping and then, click on “PROCEED TO CHECKOUT” at the bottom of the page.
- From there, the payment sections will show, follow the guided payment process and your order will be available for our writing team to work on it.