Hypothetical Bias

ECO 2040: Experimental economics opportunity

At the Department of Economics webpage:

Welcome to the Experimental Economics Online Recruitment System

At this site you can register for experiments conducted at the Appalachian Experimental Economics Laboratory (AppEEL), which is located in Room 2021 in Raley Hall.

Registration only takes a minute and only indicates that you wish to receive invitations to participate. You can always accept or decline an invitation.

Participation in the experiments requires that we follow some rules, which you should read before you sign up. Please also read our privacy policy. Registration requires that you to accept the rules and privacy policy.

Subject line question

I assigned a take home quiz in class today. It is due by Friday at 5 pm via e-mail. One student asked what they should put in the subject line. I said "hi."

ECO 2040: Links for the Fed Rate Cut

In reverse chronological order:

• What's Next After an Inter-meeting Move?
• Another Day, Another Dollar
• Fed Statement on 3/4-Point Cut
• Fed Model: Less than 10% Recession Odds?
• A 75 Point Cut? A Week Early? The Fed Doesn't Mess Around!

I know this guy

Having their say; Appalachian graduates speak during commencement

Clayton R. Quamme, bachelor’s degree in economics
“Before attending Appalachian State University, I had heard about the Appalachian Family. It’s a simple concept that everyone, including the administrators, professors and even housekeepers cares about students. Why do people at Appalachian care so much? Because of the same reason all of our family, friends and professors are gathered here today. We are their legacy and they believe in us.”

Sometimes, it does hurt to try

From the inbox:

I've been trying really hard this semester and according to my calculations, my test average is an 88 (before final grading curve) and after doing the make up quiz (which it said I made a 100% on) my quiz grade should be 100...it rounds out to be close to a 91, but if the final grade is somewhat curved that would push me up to an "A."

Basically, I'm begging because I'm on the borderline and an "A" might get me on Chancellor's list, and it never hurts to try I guess.

My reply:

I think that giving away grades violates the spirit of the Chancellor's List.