In this discussion forum, you can choose one of two trending areas in finance to respond to. Complete either the data science discussion prompt or the behavioral finance prompt and follow the directions listed.

Data Science

In your readings, you read an article that provides a review of literature that connects data science, finance, and economics. Choose one of the theoretical models (listed under section 2 of the article) or one of the statistical and econometric models (listed under section 3 of the article) and find five additional peer reviewed articles in this area (not mentioned in this journal article) that provide context to the topic. Discuss the contribution of the five journal articles you selected and how those help to further understand the models originally presented.

Behavioral Finance

In your readings, you read an article that discusses current trends in behavioral finance research: (a) DNA analysis and financial behaviors, (b) investor data and behavior, (c) Investor reaction, and (d) experimental market assets. Each of these articles can be found in this special issue of The Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization (editorial in your reading).Choose one of these areas and read the articles associated with the topic (mentioned in the appropriate sections of the editorial from your readings). Now, explore what research has been conducted since these articles were written.

What is the current state of research in these areas? What has been researched that further contributes to the particular research area you have chosen?

Provide a summary of the new research in this area from a minimum of five new peer reviewed journal articles and identify questions that need exploring in future research.