No myopic loss aversion in adolescents? – An experimental note

B-Tier
Journal: Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization
Year: 2015
Volume: 111
Issue: C
Pages: 169-176

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Abstract

Myopic loss aversion (MLA) has been found to play a persistent role for investment behavior under risk. We study whether MLA is already present during adolescence. Quite surprisingly, we find no evidence of MLA in a sample of 755 adolescents. This finding is at odds with previous findings, and it might be explained by self-selection effects. In other dimensions, however, we are able to replicate stylized findings in our pool of adolescents, such that teams invest higher amounts than individuals and that women invest less than men.

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RePEc Handle
repec:eee:jeborg:v:111:y:2015:i:c:p:169-176
Journal Field
Theory
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-25