Abstract
We investigate the generality of the bubble and crash price pattern observed in previous asset market experiments. The deviation of prices from fundamental values can be explained by either a failure of subjects to backward induct, a learning effect, or some other explanation. We conduct experiments with a longer horizon of 200 periods to find a possible reason for the timing of the crash. If the reason for the crash is the inability of subjects to backward induct, a long bubble should be observed. If, on the other hand, it is a learning effect, then the crash should occur after approximately 13 periods. Our results show that while prices generally deviate from fundamental values, price patterns are different than in the 15-period markets, featuring multiple bubbles and crashes.
Original language | American English |
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Pages (from-to) | 20-28 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Behavioral Finance |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Dec 2011 |
Keywords
- Bubbles and crashes
- Experimental asset markets
- Price formation
- Price patterns
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
- Finance