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Agent (economics)

Related lectures (13)

Decentralized Economy: Consumers and Firms

Explores the transition to a decentralized economy with individual consumer and firm decisions.

Energy Systems Modeling

Explores energy systems modeling, focusing on general equilibrium models and the dual nature of energy in the economy.

Macroeconomic Model Analysis

Explores the impact of productivity shocks and government policies on key economic variables.

International Portfolio Allocation

Explores the optimization of international portfolio allocation and the principles of comparative advantage in trade.

Asset Pricing Puzzles: Understanding Risk and Utility Models

Explores asset pricing puzzles, risk-return dynamics, and utility models in financial economics.

Monetary Policy and Public Debt Analysis

Analyzes monetary and fiscal policy responses to public debt accumulation and the impact of Covid-19 on global economies.

Small and Medium-Sized Towns: Local Economic Development

Explores the role of Swiss small and medium-sized towns in local economic development, focusing on spatial planning policies and upcoming projects.

Agency Theory: Overview

Covers agency theory, including agency relationships, moral hazard, contracts, payoffs, and preferences.

Asset Pricing: Excess Volatility Puzzle

Explores the Excess Volatility Puzzle in asset pricing, analyzing the relationship between stock prices and dividends, predictability of returns, and implications of risk-aversion.

Agency: Incentives and Asymmetric Information

Explores agency, incentives, and asymmetric information in economic relationships.

Game Theory: Decision Making in Interdependent Environments

Explores game theory, decision-making in interdependent environments, equilibrium concepts, and economic applications in management.

Equilibrium State Prices Determination

Explains the determination of equilibrium state prices in asset pricing through consumption market clearing and budget constraints.

Pareto Efficiency and Social Welfare

Explores Pareto efficiency, social welfare, and asset pricing optimization in complete and incomplete markets.