Essays about: "exponential growth bias"

Found 4 essays containing the words exponential growth bias.

  1. 1. 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. 2. Exponential Growth Bias and its Relation to Loss Aversion in Varying Financial Frames

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Psykologiska institutionen

    Author : Sara Sutori; [2022]
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  4. 3. Exponential Growth Bias and Worry in the Context of COVID-19 and Stock Market

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Psykologiska institutionen

    Author : Kristina Englund; [2021]
    Keywords : Exponential growth bias; worry; loss aversion; COVID-19; behavioral economics; cognition; cognitive psychology;

    Abstract : People use shortcuts to make decisions to efficiently deal with a large volume of information. Linear thinking is one shortcut and it contributes to exponential growth bias which means underestimation of exponential growth values. This study examined differences in exponential growth bias in the context of the stock market and COVID-19 cases. READ MORE

  5. 4. Values over value? : Pension beneficiaries' willingness to pay for socially responsible investments and their perception of exponential growth.

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Emilia Jemtå; Matilda Kvist Björklund; [2021]
    Keywords : Willingness to pay for socially responsible investments; SRI; pension; exponential growth bias;

    Abstract : Background: As more individuals continuously become more conscious of the external influences of their decisions, integrating social and ethical criteria and perceived non-monetary value in their investment decisions, the interest in socially responsible investments (SRI) has escalated in the past decade. Reflecting this shift, the Swedish Pension Agency continuously increases the requirements and sustainability demands for the funds available in the premium pension selection. READ MORE