An economic study finds that individuals with a net worth of $100,000 in Country X allocate an average of 50% of their portfolio to high-risk assets. In contrast, individuals with the same net worth of $100,000 in Country Y allocate only 15% to such assets. What is the most likely explanation for this discrepancy, based on principles of financial decision-making?
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An economic study finds that individuals with a net worth of $100,000 in Country X allocate an average of 50% of their portfolio to high-risk assets. In contrast, individuals with the same net worth of $100,000 in Country Y allocate only 15% to such assets. What is the most likely explanation for this discrepancy, based on principles of financial decision-making?
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