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Concept

financial decision-making

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12.2K

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3.1K

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About

Financial decision-making is the academic field dedicated to understanding the processes, factors, and consequences associated with choices made by individuals, households, firms, and institutions regarding the acquisition, allocation, and management of financial resources. This research area investigates the complex interplay of cognitive biases, psychological heuristics, economic constraints, and environmental influences that shape financial behaviors and outcomes, encompassing topics such as investment choices, savings patterns, debt management, and risk tolerance. Its significance lies in providing theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence essential for explaining economic phenomena, guiding financial planning, developing effective financial regulations, and promoting financial literacy across various contexts.

Top Authors

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AL

George Washington University

JE

Kansas State University

JJ

University of Rhode Island

OS

University of Pennsylvania

RH

University of Chicago

Top Institutions

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National Bureau of Economic Research

Cambridge, United States

University of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Stanford University

Stanford, United States

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, United States

Harvard University

Cambridge, United States