The Economics of Relationships (Hybrid – Denver/Online)

This class will explore how economics can be used to better understand – and perhaps optimize – relationships!

We will cover relationships with pets (power, agency), friends (gains from trade, assumptions of economic agents), and romantic partners (reference point, efficiency, equity). We will also apply graphs and models to analyze changes in trends over time—such as strength of social connections and marriage rates—to gain a deeper understanding of how and why relationships are changing in our own time.

Continuing Education Credit: Certificate for 7.5 hours
Optional Credit: ½ UCCS ECON 6310 or 6320 Graduate Credit Hour, $50.
Faculty: Kyle Montanio, Ph.D., Professor, UCD
Travel Stipend: $50 travel stipends are available for teachers traveling more than 75 miles one-way to attend the class
Includes: Light breakfast, lunch for in-person attendees