This course provides the student with the mathematical tools to explore the economic models of addiction. The course begins by exploring static demand-side models of addiction before proceeding to their dynamic counterparts. The course will rely on journal articles that explore the demand for addictive substances such as alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and cocaine. Also explored are models that treat gambling and sports spectatorship as addictive behaviors. A limited discussion of supply-side models is also included. This course requires a COI

1 unit — Fenn

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2024	Block 1	Mathematical Economics of Addiction	Aju Fenn	Olin Hall 258B	25 / 17	05/20/2025
Fall 2025	Block 4	Mathematics Economics	Aju Fenn	TBA	25 / 14	05/20/2025