Why We Save Stuff

Ever help a friend move and find yourself asking, why is she keeping that? A new study may have the answer.

When people were asked to choose between an iPod and, say, $100, they were more likely to choose the money. But when they were given an iPod and then immediately asked if they would like to trade it for $100, they were more likely to leave the Ben Franklin on the table.

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