The Impact of Perceived Economic Mobility on Individual Intertemporal Choice:The Moderating Role of Scarcity
The study employed a combination of questionnaires and experiments to explore the effect of perceived economic mobility on intertemporal choice through four studies,as well as the moderating role of scarcity.The results showed that:(1)Perceived economic mobility significantly predicts individuals'long-term preferences in intertemporal choice;and(2)Scarcity was found to moderate the positive relationship between perceived economic mobility and intertemporal choice.These findings contribute to deepen the understanding of how perceived economic mobility affects individuals'psychology and behavior,provide a new perspective for empirical research on intertemporal choice,and offer important insights for individuals in making reasonable economic plans for the future.