This paper looks for evidence of weak form inefficiency in the British racetrack betting market, in particular the bookmaker-based market. In addition, it seeks to identify market segments, based on the degree of expertise of participants (races run during holiday v.s. non holiday periods),...

This paper uses an analysis of betting decisions made in offcourse betting offices in the UK to explore differences between the nature of male and female betting behaviour. Specifically gender differences in levels of performance, propensity for risk taking and levels of confidence in betting...

This study complements the existing literature on decision-making processes and outcomes in complex settings by exploring the impact of different types of complexity on risk strategies in a naturalistic setting. The study analyses a large sample of decisions made by individuals in UK offcourse...

Anchoring effects refer to a phenomenon whereby people make absolute estimates by starting from an initial point (anchor value) and adjusting upwards or downwards to reach their final answers (target values). A number of studies have demonstrated that these adjustments are often insufficient...

Demographic characteristics of socially responsible investors (SRIs) are likely to play a significant role in shaping their perceptions and behaviour concerning corporate social responsibility (CSR). This paper identifies demographic characteristics of SRIs and explores the relationship of these...