A theoretical framework for formulating non-controversial prices for public park and recreation services

Journal of Leisure Research

Volumn 43, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 1-29

  Crompton, John L ^a  

^a TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Adaptation level theory; Assimilation contrast theory; Equity; Information messages; Park and recreation; Reference price

Indexed keywords

BENCHMARKING; CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK; DECISION MAKING; EQUITY; PARK MANAGEMENT; PRICING POLICY; PUBLIC SPACE; RECREATIONAL FACILITY; THEORETICAL STUDY;

EID: 79956086478     PISSN: 00222216     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00222216.2011.11950224     Document Type: Article

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