predictions about one-shot games and provides initial conditions for a theory of learning in repeated games. The learning theory … adds one parameter (to measure response sensitivity) and adjusts learning parameters for environmental change (e.g., old … comparable models like fictitious play and reinforcement learning. The teaching theory assumes some fraction of players realize …

Are economists successful communicators of their disciplinary knowledge? -- Current research efforts in economics … education -- Learning theories and instruction design -- What prevents thinking like an economist -- Leveraging insights from … behavioral economics literature to improve education -- Conclusion …

Sarnikar cites evidence of frequent misconceptions of economics amongst students, graduates, and even some economists …, and argues that behavioral economists are uniquely qualified to investigate causes of poor learning in economics. She … overview of selected learning theories from psychology, as well as new data on hidden misconceptions amongst beginning students …