Asked by

Revin Hooper
on Dec 19, 2024

verifed

Verified

The tendency of people to discount long-term values more than they do near-term values-making many people "future blind"- is known in behavioral economics as

A) myopia.
B) anchoring.
C) framing effects.
D) time inconsistency.

Myopia

A condition or behavior characterized by a lack of foresight or planning for the future, often focusing only on short-term benefits.

Behavioral Economics

The study within economics that delves into how individuals' and institutions' economic decisions are swayed by psychological, emotional, cognitive, cultural, and social factors.

  • Assess the influence of temporal inconsistency on choices and actions.
verifed

Verified Answer

OS
Olivia SimpsonDec 20, 2024
Final Answer:
Get Full Answer