Yesterday, Krista Stated That Overland Stock Was Only Worth $12

question 51

Multiple Choice

Yesterday, Krista stated that Overland stock was only worth $12 a share and since it was selling for $15 a share, she declared it overpriced and refused to buy any shares. This morning, she learned that she is inheriting 3,500 shares of Overland stock from her grandmother. Suddenly, she is saying that Overland stock is a great buy at $15 and is probably worth at least $17 a share. This is an example of which one of the following?

• A)endowment effect
• B)money illusion
• C)regret aversion
• D)myopic loss aversion
• E)sunk cost fallacy

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Definitions:

Intangible Assets

Non-physical assets of a business that have value, such as patents, trademarks, goodwill, and brand recognition.

Durable Goods

Products that are intended to last for a considerable length of time (over three years), such as appliances, vehicles, and furniture.

Nondurable Goods

Products that are consumed or have a useful life shorter than three years, such as food, beverages, and paper products.

Economic Value

The worth or usefulness of a good or service determined by its ability to fulfill consumer needs and preferences.