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The psychology of waiting lines
Miaster D.  The psychology of waiting lines. Harvard Business Online.  April 1984.

Discusses the experience of waiting and the factors that affect customers' tolerance for waits. Eight (testable) propositions concerning the psychology of queues are presented, together with specific managerial advice.

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