Different values of relative risk aversion imply distinct household consumption and savings behaviors
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SUPPORTED
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Economic and household survey data demonstrate that varying degrees of risk aversion significantly influence financial behavior, portfolio allocation, and consumption-savings decisions.
Evidence for · 2
Risk Aversion, Wealth and Background Risk
2001 · cited by 57
Paper [0] finds that risk attitudes have considerable predictive power on household decisions such as portfolio choice and occupation.
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Asymmetric Anticipatory Emotions and Economic Preferences: Dread, Savoring, Risk, and Time.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper [11] links risk-avoidant preferences to decision-making behavior regarding intertemporal and risky choices.