Are more risk averse agents more optimistic? Insights from a rational expectations model

被引:5
作者
Jouini, Elyes [1 ,2 ]
Napp, Clotilde [3 ,4 ]
机构
[1] Univ Paris 09, CEREMADE, F-75775 Paris 16, France
[2] Inst Univ France, F-75775 Paris, France
[3] Univ Paris 09, CNRS, DRM, F-75775 Paris 16, France
[4] CREST, F-75775 Paris 16, France
关键词
optimism; risk aversion; rational expectations; heterogenous beliefs;
D O I
10.1016/j.econlet.2008.06.002
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
We analyse a model of partially revealing, rational expectations equilibrium with diverse information. endogenous beliefs formation and uncertain distribution of risk aversion. More risk averse agents are then more optimistic. Such a positive correlation is important for collective decision analysis. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:73 / 76
页数:4
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