Cognitive Bias Archaeology in Corporate Communications
Abstract
Longitudinal quantitative study examining cognitive biases in executive corporate communications (SEC EDGAR 10-K filings, 2013-2023) using NLP and the Loughran-McDonald Dictionary. We develop and validate the Cognitive Bias Density (DCO) Index and test its predictive capacity on subsequent financial performance (ROE, revenue growth) in S&P 500 companies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Auditing
Earnings Management
Governance
Financial Markets and Investment Strategies
Computational and Text Analysis Methods
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Open Science Framework
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN