Risk Aversion and Wealth: Evidence from Person-to-Person Lending Portfolios

Daniel Paravisini
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Daniel Paravisini
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London School of Economics, London, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom; and Centre for Economic Policy Research, London EC1V 3PZ, United Kingdom
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Veronica Rappoport
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London School of Economics, London, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom; and Centre for Economic Policy Research, London EC1V 3PZ, United Kingdom
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Enrichetta Ravina
Enrichetta Ravina
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Columbia Business School, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027
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Daniel Paravisini

London School of Economics, London, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom; and Centre for Economic Policy Research, London EC1V 3PZ, United Kingdom

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Veronica Rappoport

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London School of Economics, London, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom; and Centre for Economic Policy Research, London EC1V 3PZ, United Kingdom

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Enrichetta Ravina

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Columbia Business School, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027

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Published Online:29 Feb 2016https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2015.2317

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Received:November 12, 2014
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Published Online:February 29, 2016

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