In this paper we address three main objections of behavioral finance to the theory of rational finance, considered as … “anomalies” the theory of rational finance cannot explain: (i) Predictability of asset returns; (ii) The Equity Premium; (iii …) The Volatility Puzzle. We offer resolutions of those objections within the rational finance. We do not claim that those …

relevant driver of returns, especially during periods of high speculative demand volatility. These findings confirm significant …