“Behavioral Finance: A New Approach” explores how psychological factors influence investors' decisions and market outcomes. Unlike traditional finance, which assumes that people act rationally, this approach recognizes that emotions, biases, and social influences can lead to irrational behaviors. For example, investors might hold onto losing stocks due to loss aversion, or they may follow trends because of herding behavior.
This new perspective helps explain market anomalies that traditional models struggle with, such as bubbles and crashes. By understanding these behaviors, investors can make more informed decisions and potentially improve their financial outcomes, leading to a more stable market environment.