The High Price Of Ownership: Why We Overvalue What's Ours And Dread Its Absence

THE HIGH PRICE OF OWNERSHIP

WHY WE OVERVALUE WHAT'S OURS AND DREAD ITS ABSENCE

(PSYCHOLOGY & BEHAVIOR)

WRITTEN BY: CAMBRIDGE REVIEW PUBLISHING

ABOUT THIS BOOK

This book has been crafted by integrating the insights and expertise of numerous renowned international specialists in the field. Rather than relying on a single or average source, it draws from a rich combination of premium, authoritative perspectives, ensuring that readers gain access to the highest quality knowledge available.

CONTENT:

The Hidden Costs Of Our Possessions: An Introduction To Overvaluation

The Endowment Effect: Why What's Ours Is More Valuable

The Love Of Our Own: How Emotional Bonds Inflate Value

Loss Aversion: The Pain Of Giving Up What We Own

The Empathy Gap: Why Buyers Don't See What Sellers See

The Ikea Effect: Investing Ourselves, Inflating Value

Virtual Ownership: The Illusion Of Possession Before We Buy

Relativity And Riches: How Comparisons Drive Our Desire To Own More

The Anchor's Grip: Initial Prices And Enduring Valuations

The Allure Of Zero Cost: Accumulating The Unnecessary

Keeping Doors Open: The Cost Of Endless Options And Accumulation

The Power Of Expectation: Shaping Our Enjoyment Of What We Own

The Ideological Price: Ownership Of Beliefs And Resistance To Change

Breaking The Chains: Practical Strategies For Conscious Ownership

Re-Evaluating Our Relationship With Possessions: Towards A More Satisfying Life

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Release date

Ebook: 30 August 2025