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New Study Reveals 'Pain of Payment' Linked to Emotional Distress

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By יחיאל פרבר

First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago

What happened

A new study shows paying with cash activates emotional pain centers in the brain, influencing spending. Meanwhile, Israeli data reveals a significant rise in installment payments for both routine and expensive purchases.

  • 01Paying with cash activates brain regions linked to emotional pain.
  • 02This 'pain of payment' can influence how much people spend.
  • 03Attributing discomfort elsewhere increased willingness to pay by 50%.
  • 04Credit and installment plans may reduce this pain, altering buying habits.
  • 05Israeli data shows a sharp increase in installment payments.
  • 06Installment plans saw major growth in car repairs and dental care.

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In this story
OrganizationsJournal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Menora ERN
PlacesIsrael

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew39 minutes ago
New Study Reveals 'Pain of Payment' Linked to Emotional Distress
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Study Reveals 'Pain of Payment' is Real Brain Response to Spending

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