Consumer Economics: Issues and Behaviors, 2nd Edition

Table of Contents:

 

PART I: CONSUMER PERSPECTIVES

1.      Consumers in a Changing World

2.      The Consumer Movement

3.      Consumer Theories and Developing a Model

 

PART II: CONSUMER PROTECTION

4.      Consumer Responsibilities, Redress, and Law

5.      Government Protection, Nongovernmental Proconsumer Groups, and Media

 

PART III: CONSUMERS IN THE MARKETPLACE

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 Identity Theft

12.  Being a Better Consumer of Housing and Vehicles

 

PART IV: CONSUMERS IN THE FINANCIAL MARKETPLACE

13.  Saving, Banking, Debt, and Credit Issues

14.  Insurance and Investment Issues

 

PART V: EMERGING CONSUMER ISSUES AND THE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

15.  Ethics and Globalization