Which of the Following Questions Best Illustrates the "Framing Effects

question 176

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions best illustrates the "framing effects" studied by behavioral economists?

• A)Which would you rather have after lunch today, an apple or an orange?
• B)How much would you rather receive: $100 while everyone else gets $110, or $80 like everyone else?
• C)Where would you rather invest your funds, in stocks or gold certificates?
• D)What would you rather do: go to college and postpone having a full-time job, or forgo college and get a full-time job now?

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