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Schemas are stores of generalized knowledge about the physical and social world.
Expected Utility
A theory in economics that calculates the utility expected from an investment or action, considering all possible outcomes weighted by their likelihood.
Less Risk-averse Investors
Individuals who are willing to take on greater levels of investment risk in pursuit of higher returns.
Efficient Portfolios
Portfolios that offer the best possible expected return for their level of risk, based on modern portfolio theory.
Rates of Return
Rates of return measure the net gain or loss of an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment’s initial cost.
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