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Modeling Loss Aversion and Reference Dependence Effects on Brand Choice
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Based upon a recently developed multiattribute generalization of prospect theory's value function (Tversky and Kahneman 1991), we argue that consumer choice is influenced by the position of brands relative to multiattribute reference points, and that consumers weigh losses from a reference point more than equivalent sized gains (loss aversion). We sketch implications of this model for understanding brand choice. We develop a multinomial logit formulation of a reference-dependent choice model, calibrating it using scanner data. In addition to providing better fit in both estimation and forecast periods than a standard multinomial logit model, the model's coefficients demonstrate significant loss aversion, as hypothesized. We also discuss the implications of a reference-dependent view of consumer choice for modeling brand choice, demonstrate that loss aversion can account for asymmetric responses to changes in product characteristics, and examine other implications for competitive strategy.
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- Authors
- Hardie, B. G. S., Johnson, E. J., & Fader, P. S.
- Affiliations
- London Business School (GB)
- Columbia University (US)
- University of Pennsylvania (US)
- Venue
- Marketing Science
- Published
- 1993-11
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 378-394
- ISSN
- 0732-2399 (ISSN-L)
- 1526-548X
- OpenAlex
- W2074270109
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- FWCI
- 38.60
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- green
- papers.ssrn.com
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- Marketing Science (publishedVersion)
- SSRN Electronic Journal (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Marketing › Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing
- Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › General Decision Sciences › Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics
- Social Sciences › Economics, Econometrics and Finance › Economics and Econometrics › Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Keywords
- loss aversion, reference dependence, brand choice, prospect theory, multinomial logistic regression, scanner data, asymmetric price response, competitive strategy, consumer choice modeling
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