The planning fallacy describes the tendency to underestimate time, costs, and risks while overestimating benefits in project planning. It’s commonly used in behavioral economics and business management to improve forecasting accuracy. Project managers, investors, and policymakers benefit by applying reference-class forecasting to mitigate this cognitive bias and set realistic timelines.
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