Psychological Perspectives on Financial Decision Making

Psychological Perspectives on Financial Decision Making, 1st Edition, is a reference work examining how people make financial choices in real-life circumstances. Integrating research from psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics, the text assesses financial judgment across biological, individual, and social contexts.

The volume organizes its analysis across three sections focused on the brain, the individual decision maker, and society. Coverage includes the influence of cognitive abilities and emotions on monetary choices, as well as coping methods used when facing economic uncertainty.

Concluding with discussions of directions for future research, this volume serves as a resource for behavioral economists, consumer psychologists, and decision-making researchers.