The Welfare Effects of Airline Fare Deregulation in the United States

The Welfare Effects of Airline Fare Deregulation in the United States

Deregulation of airline fares between 1976 and 1978 (while entry was still restricted) is found to have increased consumer's surplus without reducing profits.

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