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The Tendency to Continue Investing in a Project, Despite Mounting

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The tendency to continue investing in a project, despite mounting evidence that it is not succeeding, often comes about because people mistakenly let sunk costs affect decision making rather than weighing the value of further investment. This tendency is known as ________.


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Defined-Contribution Plan

A retirement plan where the amount of the employer's annual contribution is specified, and the future benefits fluctuate based on investment performance.

Profit-Sharing

A system where a portion of a company's profits is distributed to its employees, typically as a form of incentive or bonus.

Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation

A U.S. government agency that protects the retirement incomes of American workers by insuring defined-benefit pension plans.

Defined-Benefit Retirement Plan

A type of pension plan where an employer promises a specified retirement benefit to employees based on a formula, typically involving years of service and salary history.

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