this paper presents dynamic portfolio model based on the merton's optimal investment-consumption model, which combines dynamic synthetic put option using risk-free and risky assets. this paper is extended version of methodological paper published by yuan yao (2012) cite{26}. because of the long history of the development of foreign financial market, with a variety of financial derivatives, the ...

This research studies the moderating effect of country-specific social connectedness on the relation between financial literacy and stock market participation. This is done by using the extensive and multi-country SHARE data. The positive relation between financial literacy and stock market participation is reconfirmed. Moreover, the findings show that country-specific social connectedness sign...

Game-like three-dimensional (3D) virtual worlds have become popular venues for youth to explore and interact with friends. To bring vital financial literacy education to them in places they frequent, a multidisciplinary team of computer scientists, educators, and financial experts developed a youth-oriented financial literacy education game in the Second Life 3D online virtual world. This paper...

This paper reviews what we have learned over the past decade about financial literacy and its relationship to financial decision-making around the world. Using three questions, we have surveyed people in several countries to determine whether they have the fundamental knowledge of economics and finance needed to function as effective decision-makers. We find that levels of financial literacy ar...

The stock exchange, as part of the capital market, in case of necessary conditions, can equip national capital and direct it towards economic growth. A secure environment for investment and information asymmetry are considered to be the features of a good business, in which managers are working towards stockholders. This research seeks to investigate whether information asymmetry of financial m...

In this research, we employ Agent-Based Modeling to analyze how asset prices are affected by investors’ Behavior. We construct a virtual financial markets that contains several types of investors: fundamentalists and non-fudamentalists. In this analysis, we place focus on the influence of overconfident investors on financial markets. As a result of intensive analysis, we find that overconfident...

The European Union’s Blue Growth Strategy is a long term strategy to support sustainable growth in the marine and maritime sectors, aiming to contribute to innovation and economic growth (European Commission, 2012). The EU sees the financial sector as a key partner to bring about transition to sustainable consumption and production. However, knowledge about investment behavior, experience with ...

Many problematic issues exist in the South Bend community that influenced our decision to research financial literacy among Mexican migrants. Clearly, financial literacy is a problem for most Americans, as evidenced by the recent financial crisis. Immigrants are especially vulnerable to negative externalities of the financial system, as they often do not speak English or have relevant financial...

a number of theories about the hest method of allocating assets have been developed over the years, managers are concernd about allocating scarce resources, mainly capital, in most productive way. managers want to ensure that the return from the invested resources exceeds the cost of resources finanical theories and finanicial strategies try to facilitate creating optimum value for investors in...