Abstract
This paper exploits the concept of expectation dependence to propose an alternative representation of the consumption-based capital asset pricing model (C-CAPM). While the first-degree expectation dependence (FED) drives the C-CAPM’s riskiness for a risk-averse investor, the second-degree expectation dependence (SED) is required to account for the downside risk faced by a prudent investor. Theoretical and empirical assessments reveal that the expectation dependence-based C-CAPM can realistically match equity and variance risk premia. The consumption SED risk emerges as a fundamental source of uncertainty driving asset prices.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 194-233 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Journal | GENEVA Risk and Insurance Review |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Early online date | 5 Jun 2023 |
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| Publication status | Published - Sept 2024 |
Bibliographical note
We are indebted to the editors Alexander Muermann and Casey Rothschild and two anonymous referees for very helpful comments. We thank Louis Eeckhoudt, Carole Bernard, and Bruno Feunou for fruitful discussions. This contribution is free of any conflicts of interest, including all financial and non-financial interests and relationships.Publisher Copyright:
© International Association for the Study of Insurance Economics 2023. corrected publication 2023.
Keywords
- C-CAPM
- Expectation dependence
- Higher-order risk
- equity risk premium
- variance risk premium
- D51
- Equity risk premium
- G12
- D80
- Variance risk premium