Analyzing Overconfidence Bias Impact on Investment Decisions in International Finance Consulting Practices

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Problem Statement 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Theoretical Framework 2.1 Definition of Overconfidence Bias 2.2 Psychological Foundations of Overconfidence 2.3 Overconfidence in Financial Decisions 2.4 Relevant Theories and Models 3. Literature Review 3.1 Historical Perspectives on Overconfidence 3.2 Previous Studies on Investment Decisions 3.3 International Finance Consulting 3.4 Identified Gaps in Literature 4. Research Methodology 4.1 Research Design and Approach 4.2 Data Collection Methods 4.3 Sample Selection 4.4 Data Analysis Techniques 5. Analysis of Overconfidence Bias 5.1 Bias Manifestation in Consultants 5.2 Influence on Risk Assessment 5.3 Impact on Decision-Making Processes 5.4 Measurement of Overconfidence Levels 6. Results and Discussion 6.1 Analysis of Collected Data 6.2 Interpretation of Findings 6.3 Implications for International Finance 6.4 Comparison with Existing Literature 7. Case Studies 7.1 Case Study 1: Real-World Example 7.2 Case Study 2: Consulting Firm Analysis 7.3 Lessons Learned 7.4 Recommendations for Practice 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Contributions to Research 8.3 Limitations of the Study 8.4 Suggestions for Future Research