The Economic Rule of Thumb That Only Future Costs and Benefits

question 40

Multiple Choice

The economic rule of thumb that only future costs and benefits, not past commitments, should be considered in making a decision is the

• A) sunk cost principle.
• B) escalation effect.
• C) endowment effect.
• D) contingency model.

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