Chapter 1: Investor Behavior: An Overview

ArXiv ID: ssrn-2385229 “View on arXiv”

Authors: Unknown

Abstract

“Investor Behavior: An Overview” is the introduction chapter for the book Investor Behavior: The Psychology of Financial Planning and Investing edited by H. Ken

Keywords: Investor Behavior, Psychology of Finance, Financial Planning, Behavioral Finance, Investing Psychology, Behavioral Finance (Cross-Asset)

Complexity vs Empirical Score

• Math Complexity: 1.0/10
• Empirical Rigor: 0.0/10
• Quadrant: Philosophers
• Why: The content is a conceptual overview of investor behavior, focusing on psychological and planning principles rather than mathematical modeling or empirical backtesting.

  flowchart TD
    A["Research Goal: Define Investor Behavior<br/>& Behavioral Finance Principles"] --> B["Key Methodology: Literature Review &<br/>Theoretical Framework Analysis"]
    B --> C["Data/Inputs: Academic Research,<br/>Psychological Models, Market Data"]
    C --> D["Computational Processes: Synthesis &<br/>Cross-Asset Behavioral Mapping"]
    D --> E["Key Findings: Core Biases Identified,<br/>Impact on Financial Planning & Investing"]