Risk aversion
Risk aversion is a concept in psychology, economics and finance theory explaining the behaviour of consumers and investors under uncertainty. Risk aversion occurs when a person is willing to accept a lower expected payoff if it means they can have a more predictable outcome. For a more general discussion see the main article risk.
Related Topics:
Psychology - Economics - Finance - Expected payoff - Risk
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Example |
| ► | Utility of money |
| ► | Measures of risk aversion |
| ► | Limitations |
| ► | See also |
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