The Dating Market Explained By… Economics?  We explore how some
basic economic principles can help you hone your search for love
— and offer some surprising insight on whether or not you should
play hard to get with your dates.  By Judy Dutton  hen you think
about it, the dating market is just like any other market,
really: You're "shopping" for a great mate. You have to
"advertise" your best qualities. It requires an "investment" of
time and cash, but Loosen up on your target age range, or your
educational or political preferences. the "payoff" — love, maybe
even a long-term commitment — is priceless. So, it makes sense
that economists have analyzed how we meet and match up
romantically, and they've come to some surprising (and often
counterintuitive) conclusions. Here are a few of their findings
that could improve your odds of hitting the romantic jackpot
that could pay dividends long into your future.  Don't "search"
for dates, "experience" them instead Dan Ariely, author of The
Upside of Irrationality, ha