Trends Cogn Sci June 2015 PMID 25939336

Explanations of the endowment effect: an integrative review.

Carey K Morewedge, Colleen E Giblin

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The discussions reflect a shift toward understanding the endowment effect through cognitive biases like memory and framing, as seen in comments referencing studies such as Morewedge & Giblin (2015). The tone is analytical and curious, emphasizing the complexity of explanations beyond traditional loss aversion and suggesting an evolving perspective on market and behavioral implications.

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Most discussions favor the view that cognitive biases beyond loss aversion, such as memory biases, explain the endowment effect, aligning with the reference to memory bias in the analysis.

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Participants show high interest by referencing specific theories and supporting research, indicating engagement with nuanced explanations.

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Posts elaborate on alternative explanations like framing and emotional evaluation, demonstrating some depth in understanding and dialogue.

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The discussions highlight recognition of the importance of cognitive and psychological factors in economic behavior, though the overall impact seems moderate at this stage.

Abstract in brief

  • The endowment effect is when people value items more simply because they own them, which can cause market inefficiencies like reluctance to trade and valuation differences between buyers and sellers.
  • Traditionally, it was believed that loss aversion explained this effect, where people are more sensitive to losses than gains, but recent theories suggest it also has roots in evolutionary strategies and basic cognitive biases.
  • An integrative review indicates that these different versions of the endowment effect are driven by cognitive frames, influenced by both external and internal factors, that shape which information people focus on during valuation.]

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Sam Heart
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@RichardBentall I’m leaning towards memory bias and other information processing bias (framing and emotional evaluation, selective research and memories, etc) accounting for it rather than loss aversion***. ***e.g. Morewedge & Giblin, (2015) https://t.co/JDqfx4Hpc4

Oct 21, 2021 · 1 like · 286 followers View post →

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Sam Heart
@AIthemarAms · X

@RichardBentall I’m leaning towards memory bias and other information processing bias (framing and emotional evaluation, selective research and memories, etc) accounting for it rather than loss aversion***. ***e.g. Morewedge & Giblin, (2015) https://t.co/JDqfx4Hpc4

Oct 21, 2021 · 1 like · 286 followers View post →