
We analyze a model with two types of agents: standard agents and gurus, i.e. agents who have the ability to influence the other investors. Gurus announce their beliefs and act accordingly. Gurus are strategic: they take into account the impact of their announced beliefs on the other agents, hence on prices. Standard agents observe gurus' performances, choose a guru and follow his recommendations. Prices are determined through a classical Walras mechanism. The competition among gurus for attracting followers among standard agents is described by a simple dynamics and we focus on its steady states. At the equilibrium, this leads to beliefs heterogeneity, to a positive correlation between optimism and risk aversion and to higher risk premia. The impact is stronger on the riskier assets.
Optimism, D.D8.D81, D.D8.D82, 330, Equilibrium, Heterogeneous beliefs, Standard agents, G.G1.G12, Economie financière, D.D8.D83, 332, standard agents,gurus,Walras mechanism,riskier assets, Pessimism, Equity premium puzzle, Walras mechanism, D.D5.D53, Gurus, Z.Z1.Z12, Belief manipulation, [SHS.ECO] Humanities and Social Sciences/Economics and Finance, Riskier assets
Optimism, D.D8.D81, D.D8.D82, 330, Equilibrium, Heterogeneous beliefs, Standard agents, G.G1.G12, Economie financière, D.D8.D83, 332, standard agents,gurus,Walras mechanism,riskier assets, Pessimism, Equity premium puzzle, Walras mechanism, D.D5.D53, Gurus, Z.Z1.Z12, Belief manipulation, [SHS.ECO] Humanities and Social Sciences/Economics and Finance, Riskier assets
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