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A theory of intermediated investment with hyperbolic discounting investors

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  • Gao, Feng
  • Xi He, Alex
  • He, Ping

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Financial intermediaries may reduce welfare losses caused by hyperbolic discounting investors, who may liquidate their investment prematurely when the liquidation cost is low. In a competitive equilibrium, sophisticated investors are offered contracts with perfect commitment, and first best results are achieved; naïve investors are attracted by contracts that offer seemingly attractive returns in the long run but introduce discontinuous penalties for early withdrawal. If the investor types are private information, naïve investors withdraw early and cross-subsidize sophisticated investors. When a secondary market for long-term contracts opens for trading, financial intermediaries are compelled to offer contracts that have more flexible withdrawal options with linear schemes, and the welfare of naïve investors is improved. Arbitrage-free linear contracts allow for a unique term structure for interest rates that includes a premium for naïveté. Solvency requirements may limit competition for contracts and result in positive profits; banks that have capital are able to compete more aggressively, which improves investor welfare.

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  • Gao, Feng & Xi He, Alex & He, Ping, 2018. "A theory of intermediated investment with hyperbolic discounting investors," Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier, vol. 177(C), pages 70-100.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jetheo:v:177:y:2018:i:c:p:70-100
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jet.2018.05.012
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    Keywords

    Investment; Financial intermediary; Hyperbolic discounting; Term structure;
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    JEL classification:

    • D1 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior
    • D91 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics - - - Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making
    • G2 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services

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