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Podcast: The Brainy Business | Understanding the Psychology of Why People Buy | Behavioral Economics
Episode: The Endowment Effect: Why We Overvalue What We Own
Description: In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina explores the fascinating concept of the Endowment Effect, exploring why we tend to overvalue the things we own. From cherished coffee mugs to long-held ideas, this cognitive bias reveals how ownership can skew our perception of value. As Melina revisits her original deep dive from February 2021, she underscores the implications of the Endowment Effect on decision-making in both personal and professional contexts. Listeners will learn how even subtle shifts in language can trigger the Endowment Effect, making items feel more precious simply because they belong to us. Melina...