Why popcorn costs so much at the movies : and other pricing puzzles /
Normal View MARC View ISBD Viewby McKenzie, Richard B.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Copernicus Books, (New York :) Physical details: xv, 326 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Subject(s): Prices --United States. | Pricing --United States. | Value. | Cost and standard of living --United States. | United States --Economic conditions --2001- Year : 2008
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01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottetown Rural High School | 338.5 MCK | Available |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-317) and index.
Preface: How price matters -- Price and the "law of unintended consequences" -- Pricing lemons, views, and university housing -- Why sales -- Why popcorn costs so much at the movies -- Why so many coupons -- Why some goods are free -- Free printers and pricey ink cartridges -- Why movie ticket prices are all the same -- Why so many prices end with "9" -- The economics of manufacturers' rebates -- The psychology and evolutionary biology of manufacturers' rebates -- The question of queues -- Why men earn more on average than women-and always will.