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Delayed gratification is easier when the decisions lie in the misty future

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Marc Arginteanu
Sep 27, 2023
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When people are offered the choice of $10 today or $11 tomorrow, they are likely to choose to receive the lesser amount immediately. But, when given a choice between $10 in one year or $11 in a year and a day, people often choose the higher, delayed amount. 

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