Prospect Theory

Behavioral Finance

Prospect theory is a behavioral economic theory that describes how people make decisions when faced with uncertainty or risk. The theory proposes that people's preferences for outcomes are not always rational and that they are influenced by various psychological and emotional factors. The main premise of prospect theory is that people value potential gains and losses differently, and that these values are not always in line with expected values.

For example, people may be more willing to take risks in order to avoid losses than they are to take risks to achieve gains. This means that people may make decisions that seem irrational when viewed in terms of expected value, but are actually driven by a desire to avoid losses. Additionally, people may experience regret when they make decisions that lead to losses, which can further influence their future investment decisions.

Prospect theory is a significant contribution to the field of behavioral finance and has been widely adopted by investors and financial advisors as a way to better understand the psychological and emotional factors that influence investment decisions. By taking into account the effects of prospect theory, investors and advisors can develop strategies to help mitigate the impact of behavioral biases on their financial decisions and improve their overall outcomes.

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