The danger of round numbers

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The danger of round numbers

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Feb 12, 2024

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UBS Global Wealth Management chief economist Paul Donovan joins the show to discuss his blog, The Danger in Round Numbers, and explains why rounding up prices can have an effect that goes beyond people’s pocket books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Feb 12, 2024

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