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The inherent conflict between parties whose optimal decisions depend on different time horizons. What's rational for a 10-year horizon may be irrational for a 50-year horizon—both cannot be optimised simultaneously.
Deferring maintenance is rational for a short horizon (save costs today) but irrational for a long horizon (higher total lifecycle cost). Time horizon determines which choice is 'rational.'
TA Section 2