Understanding Sunk Costs
Explore the concept of sunk costs and the tension between economists' view of rationality and people's struggle to let go of sunk costs. Gain insights into when it's beneficial to ignore sunk costs and the importance of focusing on present decisions.In this clip
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Mary Hirschfeld on Economics, Culture, and Aquinas and the Market
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