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High uncertainty avoidance cultures lead to under-diversified investments. This cultural dimension influences investor biases like home bias, increasing investment concentration abroad.

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  • Cultural Economics
  • International Finance

Background:

  • Cultural dimensions significantly impact economic decisions.
  • Uncertainty avoidance, a key cultural trait, reflects a society's tolerance for ambiguity.
  • Investor behavior, particularly diversification, is influenced by psychological and cultural factors.

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    Conclusions:

    • Cultural uncertainty avoidance is a significant driver of investment underdiversification.
    • National culture influences investor biases, leading to suboptimal portfolio allocation.
    • Understanding cultural dimensions is crucial for explaining international investment patterns.