Distinguishing Between Types of Risk Aversion Variation
An economist observes two distinct phenomena regarding investment behavior:
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A large-scale survey reveals that, on average, individuals under the age of 30 allocate a higher percentage of their investment portfolios to high-risk assets compared to individuals over the age of 60.
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The economist interviews two colleagues, both 45 years old with similar jobs and incomes. One colleague invests almost exclusively in speculative ventures, while the other holds only government-guaranteed savings bonds.
For each phenomenon, identify whether it primarily illustrates an intrinsic variation or an empirical (group-level) variation in risk aversion. Justify your reasoning for each.
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