Bargaining with Deadline

You and another party are negotiating. A deadline approaches. Holding out may improve your share, but if no agreement is reached, both lose the deal.

• 35% chose: Hold out for better terms. (197 people)
• 65% chose: Accept a workable compromise. (367 people)

564 decisions from real people on Resonant. Figures refresh every night at midnight (UTC).

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