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Hype, Hope, and Bubbles

In: Toward a Metatheory of Economic Bubbles: Socio-Political and Cultural Perspectives

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  • Nikhilesh Dholakia

    (University of Rhode Island)

  • Romeo V. Turcan

    (Aalborg University)

Abstract

In this chapter we weave theoretical threads together and present a working typology of bubbles. Specifically, we delve into the interplay of hype and hope to understand what exactly triggers the formation of an asset bubble. We view hype and hope as the two critical states that influence the perceived future value of the asset, and often accelerate the asset valuation processes rather uncontrollably to create an asset bubble. The key emphasis in this chapter is on hype processes, four types of hype-related states— delusional optimism, overoptimism, pessimism, and realism talk—and sentiment-guiding theories. The central thesis of this chapter is that a sentiment about an asset often remains temporally invariant and sticky because a majority in the stakeholder network is willing to change the sentimentguiding theory rather than the sentiment itself—and this helps in coping with the perceived uncertainty.

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  • Nikhilesh Dholakia & Romeo V. Turcan, 2014. "Hype, Hope, and Bubbles," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Toward a Metatheory of Economic Bubbles: Socio-Political and Cultural Perspectives, chapter 4, pages 32-42, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-1-137-36179-0_4
    DOI: 10.1057/9781137361790_4
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