9.2 Flashcards

1
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What does myopic loss aversion consist off

A
  1. Loss aversion

2. Evaluation period = mental accounting

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2
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Loss aversion related to equity premium

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Ppl more sensitive to losses

They are more willing to take risks when evaluation period is long, checked infrequent

Short time horizon = less preference for stock/ more Bond

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3
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Equity premium and evaluation period

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Short time horizon - less preference stock (risk)

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4
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What is the equity premium puzzle

A

Stock have been outperforming bonds by A LOT. Why are ppl still willing to hold bonds?

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5
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Evaluation period is

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1 year

Financial duties and annual reports

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6
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Given 1y EP, what is he optimal asset allocation

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50-50

Same utility

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7
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Relationship Equity premium and evaluation period

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If EP goes up. Eq Pr goes down. Because Stock becomes more attractive

Less psychic cost

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8
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psychic cost definition

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Price you pay for frequently observing - short EP

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9
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Why does risk aversion not explain the puzzle

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The coefficient should be 30 then. And fewww people are ThAT risk averse

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10
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Difference planning horizon and evaluation period

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Planning horizon = number of years after which an inc wants to achieve a certain amount of value. Eventual goal

Ep = length of time over which inv aggregates returns -> implicit planning horizon

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