Behavioral Finance
An information cascade occurs when individuals, in a social or economic setting, make decisions based on the observations of others rather than their own private information. This phenomenon often leads to a situation where people ignore their own knowledge or beliefs because they believe others have more accurate or reliable information. Information cascades can significantly impact market behavior, especially in contexts like stock trading or consumer choices, where public signals can override private signals.
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