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Estimates of a Model of Male Participation in the Market for Female Heterosexual Prostitution Services

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  • Cameron, S.
  • Collins, A.

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In this paper a model is presented that considers the factors influencing male decisions concerning whether or not to consume, at the margin, female prostitution services.

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  • Cameron, S. & Collins, A., 2001. "Estimates of a Model of Male Participation in the Market for Female Heterosexual Prostitution Services," Papers 139, Portsmouth University - Department of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:fth:portec:139
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    Keywords

    DEMAND ; RISK ; PROSTITUTION;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • I12 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health Behavior
    • J20 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - General

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