Three years ago,the City of Recker committed to build a park and music venue by the river.It was expected to cost $2.5 million and be paid for from an additional meals tax in the community.The residents pushed back.Local restaurants suffered as people ate out less or patronized restaurants in neighboring communities.The project has stalled,but the town council kept pushing it on.This spring,a flood devastated the venue. The town council appears to have suffered from _______ bias.
A) confirmation
B) availability
C) escalation of commitment
D) overconfidence
E) framing

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The town council appears to have suffered from escalation of commitment bias, as they continued to push for the project despite resistance and setbacks, and invested more resources into it even when it was not successful.

Three Years Ago,the City of Recker Committed to Build a Park