Which of the Following Is a Common Mistake Made by Consumers

question 158

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common mistake made by consumers?

• A)taking into account the implicit costs of an activity
• B)ignoring sunk costs
• C)being overly optimistic about their future behavior
• D)being overly pessimistic about their future behavior

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