Ivan, a russian fishermen, needs a permit so that he can commercially participate in ice fishing for yellow perch and then the consequent sales. garet is an undergraduate student who has to work at mcdonald\'s part time to pay his tuition loans. always looking on the bright side of things, he is that he can\'t make less than what he is earning, $7.25 an hour. d\'artagnan, a poor french noblemen, discovers a large cache of truffles in his backyard. however, the government caps the sale of truffles at $100 a pound, which frustrates d\'artagnan as he knows they are worth more than that. athos is an avid collector of swords, but as they are illegal to purchase, he goes by illicit means to obtain them. to out irish farmers, the government sets the minimum price of potatoes at $26 a bushel. in order to support domestic sales of textiles, the country of germany puts a cap on the amount of foreign textiles it imports.

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.

answer; limited pay life;