Review on behavioral economics and behavioral finance

Abstract

Purpose This paper aims to give a brief review on behavioral economics and behavioral finance and discusses some of the previous research on agents' utility functions, applicable risk measures, diversification strategies and portfolio optimization. Design/methodology/approach The authors also cover related disciplines such as trading rules, contagion and various econometric aspects. Findings While scholars could first develop theoretical models in behavioral economics and behavioral finance, they subsequently may develop corresponding statistical and econometric models, this finally includes simulation studies to examine whether the estimators or statistics have good power and size. This all helps us to better understand financial and economic decision-making from a descriptive standpoint. Originality/value The research paper is original.