Time is money. Waiting costs explain why selection favors steeper time discounting in deprived environments
Individuals exposed to deprivation tend to show a characteristic behavioral syndrome suggestive of a short time horizon. This pattern has traditionally been attributed to the intrinsically higher unpredictability of deprived environments, which renders waiting for long term rewards more risky (i.e....
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Elsevier Inc.
2021
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