It's simpler than it seems: An alternative explanation for the magnitude effect in tipping

International Journal of Hospitality Management

Volumn 22, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 103-110

  Lynn, Michael ^a   Sturman, Michael C ^a  

^a Cornell University ^*  (United States)

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EID: 0037368158     PISSN: 02784319     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0278-4319(02)00074-9     Document Type: Article

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