John R Nofsinger, Corey A Shank

The Biology of Investing

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

People's financial and economic preferences vary widely due to 'Nurture' variables such as socioeconomic factors, but scientists have been discovering that 'nature' also plays a role. This is the first book to bring together these scientific insights for a holistic view of the role of human biology in financial decision-making.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 218
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. April 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 454g
• ISBN-13: 9780367444143
• ISBN-10: 0367444143
• Artikelnr.: 66583861

Autorenporträt

John R. Nofsinger, Ph.D., is the William H. Seward Chair in International Finance at the University of Alaska Anchorage and is a portfolio manager at Denali Advisors, LLC. Corey A. Shank, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Dalton State College.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Biology and Psychology in Finance Section I-Nature vs Nurture 2.
Genetics: Twin Investment Behavior 3. More Genetics: Investments of
Adoptees and the Human Genome 4. Do Men and Women Invest Differently?
Section II-Physiology 5. Brain Function and Financial Decisions 6. The
Influence of Hormones on Financial Risk Taking .7 Sleep, Coffee, and
Investing 8. How Wellness Influences Financial Choices Section
III-Cognitive Outcomes 9. The Emotional and Moody Investor 10. How
Environmental Factors Impact Financial Decisions 11. The Personality of a
Successful Investor 12. Types of Intelligence and Investment Performance
13. Impaired Cognitive Function and Diminished Decision Making