Discounting the Future Refers to

question 22

Multiple Choice

Discounting the future refers to

• A)valuing longer-term benefits and costs more heavily than shorter-term benefits and costs.
• B)overestimating the long-term effects of the decision.
• C)underestimating the short-term effects of the decision.
• D)valuing short-term benefits and costs more heavily than longer-term benefits and costs.
• E)making quick decisions with whatever information is at hand.

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