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Ahmed Abubakar Zik-Rullahi, PhD1<\/sup>*, Ibikunle Jide2<\/sup>, & Emmanuel Okpe Onuh3<\/sup><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

13<\/sup>Department of Accounting, University of Abuja, P.M.B 117, Gwagwalada- Abuja<\/em>
2<\/sup>Department of Accountancy, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State, Nigeria<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABSTRACT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behavioural finance is a dynamic and evolving field that examines how psychological biases, emotions, and cognitive shortcuts influence the decision-making processes of individuals and institutions in financial markets. This paradigm shift challenges the traditional assumption of rationality in finance and acknowledges the human propensity for irrational behaviour, leading to market inefficiencies. This study delved into the core concepts of behavioural finance, discussing cognitive biases, heuristics, and psychological factors that influence investment decisions. It explores prominent theories such as Prospect Theory, Mental Accounting, and Regret Aversion, shedding light on their implications for market outcomes. The review emphasizes the role of familiar concepts like Anchoring and Confirmation Bias in distorting rational decision-making. Drawing from a wealth of literature, it establishes the importance of understanding these biases and their impact on investor behaviour. By exploring these theories and their practical applications, this review provided a comprehensive overview of the behavioural finance landscape and its significance in shaping financial decision-making. By exploring the psychological biases that drive financial decisions, this study provided a comprehensive perspective on the complexities of human behaviour in financial contexts. This understanding offers a path to improved investment strategies, enhanced decision-making, and a reshaped future of financial choices. Additionally, the study discussed, how advancements in technology, data analytics, and machine learning can further amplify the potential of behavioural finance by enhancing personalized investment advice and predicting market trends based on human behaviour patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keywords<\/strong>: Behavioural Finance; Psychology and Economic Aspects; Psychological Biases; Financial Decision Making<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Citation:<\/em><\/strong> Zik-Rullahi, A. A., Jide, I., & Onuh, E. O. (2023). Behavioural Finance: Exploring the Psychology and Economic Aspects of Financial Decision-Making. European Review in Accounting and Finance, 7(3), 50-64. DOI<\/a>: <\/em>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5281\/zenodo.8320116<\/em><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Copyright:<\/em><\/strong> \u00a92023 The Authors. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"template":"","journal_article_cats":[151],"class_list":["post-3585","journal_article","type-journal_article","status-publish","hentry","journal_article_cat-vol-7-no-3"],"yoast_head":"\nBehavioural Finance: Exploring the Psychology and Economic Aspects of Financial Decision-Making - European Review in Accounting and Finance<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Behavioural finance is a dynamic and evolving field that examines how psychological biases, emotions, and cognitive shortcuts influence the decision-making processes of individuals and institutions in financial markets. 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