Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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885535 | Journal of Economic Psychology | 2008 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
Using data on all real estate transactions in the greater Helsinki area during 1987–2003 (about 80,000 apartment transactions with capital gains available), we find substantial support for loss realization aversion. Further, a disproportionate number of sales occurred exactly at the original purchase price. Reluctance to realize losses is weaker with pricier apartments, seasoned sellers, and apartments that are likely bought for investment purposes. Mortgage down payment requirements are unlikely to fully explain the results. On the whole the results are consistent with loss aversion and mental accounting.
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Authors
Mikko Einiö, Markku Kaustia, Vesa Puttonen,