Economics, Econometrics and Finance
8 years ago

New study shows young households may benefit more from real estate investments.

SSRN Electronic Journal
A Mean-Variance Benchmark for Household Portfolios Over the Life Cycle
Claus Munk

Paper Summary

The article shows how including human capital in investment decisions can help mimic real-life portfolio choices. By using a simple method, the study found that young people might prefer investing in a house with a mortgage over stocks. This approach also explains why some households tend to favor certain types of investments over others.

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