riskvilliga
Riskvilliga is a Swedish term used to describe a tendency to engage in actions with uncertain outcomes in pursuit of potentially higher gains. It denotes a preference for risk over safety and can describe individuals, groups, firms, or policies. The term is closest to the English “risk-seeking” and is common in economics, psychology, and management discussions about decision making under uncertainty.
Etymology and usage: The word combines risk with villig, meaning willing. As an adjective or noun phrase,
Contexts and implications: In psychology and behavioral economics, riskvilliga behavior denotes a higher risk tolerance and
Measurement and nuance: Risk preference can be domain-specific and context-dependent. Researchers use tasks involving monetary gambles,
See also: risk tolerance, risk appetite, risk-taking, entrepreneurial orientation.