experiment. To identify the causes of risk taking by groups, we compare individual to group decisions in three scenarios. The … in 100% of the cases where outstanding individuals are risk averse, while group polarization appears to be more likely … towards outstanding risk loving subjects. Intra-group payoff conflict shifts these likelihoods, supporting the importance of …

This paper discusses methods to quantify risk and uncertainty in macroeconomic forecasts. Both, parametric and non … macroeconometric model of the Bundesbank for Germany. Forecast intervals that integrate judgement on risk and uncertainty are obtained. …

exogenous risk and delegation. That is, we show that only if exogenous risk is sufficiently large, the risk-neutral principal … may prefer to delegate authority over decisions to the risk-averse agent. Intuitively, for incentive reasons, the … principal may optimally want to allow the agent to reduce his risk exposure. Nevertheless, even endogenous risk may be higher …

to meet their financial obligations. It is based on classical financial-statement approach, a direct inclusion of risk …

In the context of principal-agent theory risk is largely seen as a source that causes inefficiencies and lowers … tournament framework that risk in terms of chance is beneficial from the point of view of a profit maximizing principal who …

is a new risk factor for enterprises taking part in this system. In this paper, we analyze how risk emerging from … loss account accounting for uncertainties and dependencies. Consequently, this model provides a basis for risk assessment …

can undertake an active portfolio management strategy by investing in both risk-free and risky assets. Using a two …

even if the risk-free asset return is correlated with other risky assets' returns. However, equivalence fails to hold on an …

We analyze the role of risk-sharing institutions in transitions to modern economies. Transitions requires individual …-level risk-taking in pursuing productivity-enhancing activities including using and developing new knowledge. Individual …-level, idiosyncratic risk implies that distinct risk-sharing institutions - even those providing the same level of insurance - can lead to …