The prospect theory is one of the most popular decision-making theories. It is based on the S-shaped utility function …, unlike the von Neumann and Morgenstern (NM) theory, which is based on the concave utility function. The S-shape brings in … mathematical challenges: simple extensions and generalizations of NM theory into the prospect theory cannot be frequently achieved …

This research note examines the conditions which will induce a prospect theory type investor, whose reference level is … aggressive and buys/sells till an externally imposed upper/lower bound is reached. -- prospect theory ; loss aversion ; reference …