An investor placed her money into two hedge funds. The first one led to annual returns...
An investor placed her money into two hedge funds. The first one led to annual returns of 10%, 1%, 1%, 3%, and 9%. The second one lead to annual returns of 8%, 0%, 8%, 8%, and 8%.
Which of the two investments leads to better end results?
Which of the two investments will the investor prefer if she
follows the peak-end rule?
What is the justification for the peak-end rule?
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