Can consumers detect lemons?: An empirical analysis of information asymmetry in the market for child care

Author(s): Mocan, H. Naci
Date Issued: October, 2007
Description: An examination of the influence of asymmetrical information and adverse selection on the quality of available child care, as well as parents' ability to discern different qualities of care, based on data gathered from 228 infant and toddler classrooms and 518 preschool rooms from 100 programs in California, Colorado, Connecticut, and North Carolina
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Journal Title: Journal of Population Economics
Volume Number: 20
Issue Number: 4
Page Range: 743-780
Topics: Child Care & Early Education Quality

Parents & Families > Child Care & Early Education Expenses
Country: United States
States: CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, NORTH CAROLINA
ISSN: 0933-1433 Paper
Peer Reviewed: yes
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