Personal Introduction Agencies in the United Kingdom : Estimates of an Average Cost Function

Economists have hitherto neglected the behaviour of the personal introduction agency sector. This paper presents estimates of the average cost function. It is found to have a U-shaped pattern. Average costs are also shown to be higher when the agency guarantees a minimum number of dates and turns away potential clients.

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Year of publication:	1996
Authors:	Cameron, S ; Collins, A
Institutions:	Department of Economics, University of Portsmouth
Subject:	SERVICE INDUSTRY

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Series:	Portsmouth University - Department of Economics.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	7 pages
Classification:	L84 - Personal and Professional Services
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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