Cognitive Decision 004

A city has spent years and millions building a transport system that is now clearly underperforming. Cancelling it would admit failure, but continuing may consume more public money. What should the city do?

• 61% chose: Cancel the project and absorb the loss (1584 people)
• 39% chose: Continue because too much has already been invested (1014 people)

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