A number of researchers (Rubenstein, 2000; Thaler, 1981) have shown that investors have a preference for higher short-run returns, and a declining rate of time preference. Such preferences have been cited as evidence for both investor irrationality and short-comings of the discounted utility model...

Introduction -- Foundations: psychology -- Foundations: neuroscience and neuroeconomics -- Learning -- Socially and identity -- Heuristics and biases -- Prospects and regrets -- Personality, moods and emotions -- Time and plans -- Bad habits -- Financial instability -- Behavioural...