In this paper, we show that behavioral features can be obtained at a group level when the individuals of the group are heterogeneous enough. More precisely, starting from a standard model of Pareto optimal allocations, with expected utility maximizers and exponential dis- counting, but allowing...

Many empirical and behavioral studies underline the idea of a non-flat term structure of subjective interest rates with a decreasing slope. Using an empirical test, this paper aims at identifying in individual behaviors whether agents see their psychological value of time decreasing or not. We...

Many empirical and behavioral studies identify a decreasing slope in the term structure of subjective discount rates. Using an experimental methodology based on “free-time” relative comparisons, this paper aims to identify in individual behaviors whether agents see their psychological value...

Following recent developments in the literature about portfolio choices (Flavin and Yamashita, 2002; Cocco, 2004; Yao and Zhang, 2005), this paper analyses the empirical link between stockholding and housing wealth. We use the French wealth survey (Enquête Patrimoine2004, Insee) that give us detailed...

L’objectif de notre travail est de quantifier le motif de précaution des épargnants français face à des risques portant sur leurs revenus futurs à partir des données de l’enquête Patrimoine 2004 de l’Insee.

L’actualité récente liée à la crise économique et financière soulève des questions importantes sur ses conséquences en matière patrimoniale et sur les comportements d’épargne des Français.