The Measurement-Unit Bias: People Walk or Drive Less to Save a Constant Money Amount When Answering in Meters Compared to Miles

Traditional economic theory suggests that when consumers decide whether to exert effort and travel to a remote store that is cheaper, the decision should compare the time and effort of travelling the relevant distance to the money that can be saved. Our research examined whether the unit of distance...

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Main Authors: Nir Reich, Ofer H. Azar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Behavioral Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/15/3/369
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