Russian universities launch training programmes on behavioural economics and economic psychology
Master’s programmes, research tracks, online courses, and advanced professional education programmes are to be launched in autumn 2025. The graduates will construct models and forecast people’s economic behaviour taking into account the effect of cognitive biases as well as assess the risks inherent in business decisions or regulatory initiatives.
The pilot project will be conducted by the Bank of Russia, the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the Russian Ministry of Finance, and the Federal Financial Monitoring Service, jointly with six leading Russian universities: Lomonosov Moscow State University, the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, HSE University, the New Economic School, St Petersburg State University, and Tomsk State University.
‘The specific feature of this project is its diversity, as it involves different participants, formats, and approaches. It will help us understand in practice the exact needs of students and employers. We want the project to result in a strong scientific school in behavioural economics, a community of experts in this field enabling interaction between researchers and those who need their works,’ said Mikhail Mamuta, Head of the Service for Consumer Protection and Financial Inclusion of the Bank of Russia.
The training programmes were discussed by representatives of major banks, financial companies and marketplaces, relevant ministries and agencies. Companies are ready to help train staff, offer internship opportunities to students, and lecture at universities analysing actual cases involving relations between companies and consumers.
The pilot project is aimed at enhancing interaction between universities and employers. Upon its completion, it will be decided how and in which format it should be developed in the higher education system.