Paper: SSRN 3595749

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in dramatic economic effects, characterized by excessive stock price volatility and a market crash. Some of the phenomena in

Complexity vs Empirical Score

  • Math Complexity: 1.5/10
  • Empirical Rigor: 2.0/10
  • Quadrant: Philosophers — conceptual discussion, limited math and data

Why this score: The paper relies entirely on descriptive psychological theories and observed market events without mathematical models or formal proofs, and the empirical evidence consists of anecdotal data and charts rather than systematic backtesting or implementation.

Research Flowchart

  flowchart TD
  A["Research Goal: Cognitive Errors & Market Volatility During COVID-19"] --> B["Methodology: Behavioral Finance Analysis"]
  B --> C["Data Inputs: Stock Prices & Pandemic Economic Metrics"]
  C --> D["Process: Behavioral Anomaly Detection"]
  D --> E["Computational Model: Impact of Errors on Equities"]
  E --> F["Outcome: Market Crash & Financial Future Insights"]