Present bias is an important term in behavioral finance that is derived from the concept of self-control. Empirical research finds that present bias is associated with undesirable spending, borrowing, and saving behavior. Unlike previous research that focuses on one domain of financial behavior,...

Present bias is an important term in the theory of self‐control in behavioral finance. Empirical research finds that present bias is associated with undesirable spending, borrowing, and saving behaviors. Unlike previous research that focuses on one domain of financial behavior, the purpose of...

This timely text overviews theories, concepts, and contexts relating to the emerging field of behavioral economics. Research theories and data gathered across psychology, sociology, marketing, finance, and other relevant disciplines are synthesized to identify and elaborate on the defining...

Purpose: Over the past a few decades, there has been an increasing body of research on debt and wellbeing. However, research on the potential effect of various debt portfolios on family financial wellbeing is limited. The purpose of this study is to fill this research gap by examining the...

Purpose: In recent decades, research on consumer debt and well-being is emerging. However, research on the potential effect of debt portfolios on family financial well-being is limited. The purpose of this study is to fill this research gap by examining the potential effect of debt portfolios on...

In recent decades, research on consumer debt and wellbeing is emerging. However, research on the potential effect of debt portfolios on family financial wellbeing is limited. The purpose of this study is to fill this research gap by examining the potential effect of debt portfolios on family...