Four Nights in Chicago, One in Helsinki: The Economics of Tour Routing
Rush plays four nights in Chicago and one in Helsinki. How deep the demand runs, how far the next city sits and what a day off costs decide the number in every market.
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Rush plays four nights in Chicago and one in Helsinki. How deep the demand runs, how far the next city sits and what a day off costs decide the number in every market.
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