1. Symphony Concert Demand: Does Programming Matter?
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Pompe, Jeffrey, Tamburri, Lawrence, and Munn, Johnathan
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ORCHESTRA , *SYMPHONY , *ELASTICITY (Economics) , *ADVERTISING - Abstract
We examine factors that determine attendance for major U.S. symphony orchestras over seven seasons. We find that performing more of the standard repertoire increases attendance but the choice of a composition that has a particular solo instrument does not affect attendance. Other management options that increase attendance include spending on advertising and broadcasting concerts. Own-price elasticity of demand and income elasticity are inelastic. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2013
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