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The effect of optimism bias on time preference

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Abstract

This paper examines the effect of optimism bias on monetary time preference and risk tolerance. The results of a survey show that preference towards the present increases with optimism bias. I argue that the factor which affects time preference is the individual’s concern regarding future events, as measured by optimism bias.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)128-133
Number of pages6
JournalEconomics and Business Letters
Volume2
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • discount rates
  • time and risk perception
  • time preference

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