Bubbles, Crises, and Heterogeneous Beliefs

52 Pages Posted: 22 Mar 2013 Last revised: 28 Aug 2024

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Wei Xiong

Princeton University - Department of Economics; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

Date Written: March 2013

Abstract

This paper reviews the quickly growing literature that builds on heterogeneous beliefs, a widely observed attribute of individuals, to explain bubbles, crises, and endogenous risk in financial markets.

Suggested Citation

Xiong, Wei, Bubbles, Crises, and Heterogeneous Beliefs (March 2013). NBER Working Paper No. w18905, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2237818

Wei Xiong (Contact Author)

Princeton University - Department of Economics ( email )

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United States

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