The tendency to continue a failing course of action due to past investments—time, money, or effort—rather than future value. Marketers exploit this bias to lock customers into subscriptions or upgrades. Businesses benefit from increased retention, while individuals suffer losses by avoiding rational cut-offs. Recognizing the fallacy empowers smarter decision-making.
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