Psychology of Risk and Risk Perception: Theoretical Aspect in Decision-Making

The risk concept, dual nature of risk, risk perception is presented in the paper. Different models of risk perception are shown. Theoretical aspects of risk perception in the decision-making process are considered. The importance of the issue in the financial decision-making is noted.

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