In Looking at the Table for "Present Value of $1

question 49

Multiple Choice

In looking at the table for "Present Value of $1 Received in n Periods," the rows represent

• A)possible hurdle rates.
• B)number of periods in the future.
• C)discount factors.
• D)cash flow amounts.

Understand behavioral economics' insights into self-control issues and time inconsistency.

Grasp how perceptions of fairness and the endowment effect influence economic decisions.

Appreciate the experimental evidence supporting behavioral economics theories, including outcomes of games like the dictator game and the ultimatum game.

Recognize how behavioral economics views the impact of giving people options and its implications for decision-making.

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