War of Attrition

You and a competitor are both losing resources while waiting for the other to quit. Whoever lasts longer wins the prize, but the cost rises daily.

• 40% chose: Quit before losses deepen. (367 people)
• 60% chose: Hold out longer. (551 people)

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

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