Myopic loss aversion: Demystifying the key factors influencing decision problem framing
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Decision problem framing; Decision frequency; Equity premium puzzle; Evaluation frequency; Feedback format; Information horizon; Mental accounting; Myopic loss aversion; Retirement planning;All these keywords.
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