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Psychology

The Endowment Effect: Why Ownership Increases Perceived Value

Quick fact

In a classic experiment, participants who received a coffee mug valued it at more than double the price that non-owners were willing to pay for the same mug.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever priced a used item you’re selling for far more than you’d ever pay for it yourself? Why does merely owning something make it feel worth more?