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Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
BBC BusinessSunday, July 26, 2026 at 11:11 PM
RedScroll Brief
The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.
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What happened
The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.
Why it matters
Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.
Background
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Timeline
BBC Business published: Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
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Economic impact
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Sources
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