“Girl Math” Causes a Big Wrath

Behavioral Economics

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References:

• ‘Girl math’ was a fun social media joke. Then it got complicated (CNN)
• WHAT IS GIRL MATH…AND DOES IT ADD UP? (HerMoney.com)
• ‘Girl Math’ Trend Explodes On Social Media—And Draws Plenty Of Critics (Forbes)
• Why do we think less about some purchases than others? (The Decision Lab)
• ‘Girl math’ is fun, but don’t let it fool you (Washington Post)

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