Consumer economics : issues and behaviors

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Goldsmith, Elizabeth B. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall , c2009
Edition:2nd ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Consumers in changing world
  • 2. The consumer movement
  • 3. Consumer theories and development of a model
  • 4. Consumer responsibilities, redress and law
  • 5. Government protection, nongovernmental pro-consumer groups and the media
  • 6. Buying process, brands and product development
  • 7. Decision making and the influence of advertising
  • 8. Food and beverage issues
  • 9. Health and wellness issues
  • 10. Ownership, safety and repairs
  • 11. The internet and issues of identity and fraud
  • 12. Being a better consumer of housing and vehicles
  • 13. Saving, banking, debt and credit issues
  • 14. Insurance and investment issues
  • 15. Consumer issues ethics and globalization