Despite the booming Fintech industry, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending platforms continue to play an insignificant role. This study explores differences in time preferences and risk-attitude between P2P lenders and the general public. The findings indicated that P2P lenders are less risk-averse and...

Despite the booming Fintech industry, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending platforms continue to play an insignificant role. This study explores differences in time preferences and risk-attitude between P2P lenders and the general public. The findings indicated that P2P lenders are less risk-averse and...

When choosing a particular alternative from a number of financial assets, risk is an important feature. According to the classic Capital Assets Pricing Model (CAPM), we would expect to receive a positive correlation between risk and return of financial assets. However, studies show that...

We design a field experiment to test for price discrimination at seemingly highly competitive Israeli produce markets. We trained 90 buyers and sent them to produce markets across Israel. After verifying a product's posted price, they asked for a discount on a one-kilogram or one-unit purchase....

Efficient cooperation often requires coordination, such that exactly one of two players takes an available action. If the decisions whether to pursue the action are made simultaneously, then neither or both may acquiesce leading to an inefficient outcome. However, inefficiency may be reduced if...