Essays about: "Risk Aversion"

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1. 21. Exponential Growth Bias and Loss Aversion in the Context of COVID-19 and the Moderation Effect of Need for Cognition

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Psykologiska institutionen

   Author : Berill Varga; [2022]
   Keywords : exponential growth bias; prospect theory; framing; need for cognition; COVID-19;

   Abstract : Humans have difficulties grasping the notion of exponential growth and often underestimate the accumulated final value, a phenomenon called exponential growth bias (EGB). During the COVID-19 pandemic, this tendency led to the inaccurate judgment of the virus spread, ultimately making safety measures seem less important. READ MORE

3. 22. News Consumption and Germ Aversion is Related to Preventive Behaviors Against COVID-19

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Axel Granberg; [2022]
   Keywords : COVID-19. Behavioral immune system. Theory of constructed emotions. News consumption. Perceived vulnerability to disease. Preventive behaviors. Vaccination;

   Abstract : The behavioral immune system (BIS) automatically activates certain cognitions, emotions and behaviors in the presence of potentially harmful pathogens. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic it is important to study reactions evoked by the BIS, to see if such reactions are related to a decreased or increased risk of the spread of pathogens, as well as if they are related to some external factors. READ MORE

4. 23. Are women really more risk averse? A study on gender differences in corporate financial policy decisions

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Anton Dahl; Lina Dahlin; [2022]
   Keywords : Gender differences; CEO gender; Risk-taking; Leverage; Cash ratio;

   Abstract : Despite the recent progression of gender diversity in managerial positions, men still outnumber women at the top. The stereotype of women as being less prone to risk is sometimes referred to as an explanation of why women do not break the glass ceiling. Our study contributes to the existing literature on gender differences in risk propensity. READ MORE

5. 24. The Impact of Changes in Family Structure on Individuals’ Financial Risk Attitudes: A longitudinal analysis from the Netherlands

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Alida Persson; Caroline Hovstadius; [2022]
   Keywords : risk attitude; family structure; panel data; Netherlands; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Risk attitudes influence a wide range of financial decisions in the household, such as investments, consumption, and savings. It is, therefore, crucial to understand risk attitudes and how they change throughout the life cycle, in order to determine and predict economic behavior. READ MORE

6. 25. How Do Personality Traits of Ecopreneurs Impact the Investment Decision of Sustainable Venture Capitalists?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Elizabeth Myers; Anne Lotte Offringa; [2022]
   Keywords : Ecopreneur; Sustainable Entrepreneur; Sustainable Venture Capitalist; Personality Traits; Investment Decision; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Entrepreneurs have certain personality traits that are evaluated by venture capitalists (VCs) when making their investment decision, which have been studied in literature. However, personality traits in ecopreneurs, or sustainable entrepreneurs, that may impact the investment decision of a sustainable venture capitalist (SVC) are not known to have been studied, and therefore warrant research opportunities. READ MORE