Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Reference-Dependent Preferences'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Reference-Dependent Preferences'?
A. Reference points are irrelevant
B. Only final wealth enters utility
C. Outcomes are evaluated relative to a reference point, generating gains and losses
D. Only absolute levels of wealth matter
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Reference-dependent preferences, central to prospect theory, evaluate outcomes as gains or losses relative to a reference point rather than in terms of final absolute wealth levels.

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