Human Behavior in Economics

This lecture introduces the methods used in economic research to study human behavior and key themes in organizational behavior. It covers emotions, stress, leadership, power, stereotypes, discrimination, and the scientific method. Students will work on a group project involving a mini-scientific study using experimental methods. The project includes forming groups, literature review, hypothesis formulation, data collection, analysis, and final presentation. The importance of scientific research in understanding human behavior in organizations is emphasized, along with the challenges of applying research findings in practice.