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9780759320185

Consumer Economic Issues In America

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  • ISBN13:

    9780759320185

  • ISBN10:

    0759320187

  • Edition: 8th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2003-07-25
  • Publisher: Dame Publishing
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Summary

The eighth edition of Consumer Economic Issues in America, is a comprehensive update of one of the most thorough and readable texts in the field. The text is straightforward and highlights the fundamental consumer economic issues affecting all consumers. Author E. Thomas Garman educates and empowers students as they gain knowledge of their rights and responsibilities as consumers. An emphasis is placed on understanding the American economic system, consumer concepts, evaluative criteria and environmental issues. The book takes a normative, pro-consumer viewpoint.

Table of Contents

What Is the Consumer Interest?
The Consumer Movement
Consumer Rights, Responsibilities and Remedies
Rip-offs and Frauds in the Marketplace
Laws That Help Consumers
The Capitalistic American Marketplace
Economic Concepts Critical to Consumer Success
Consumers in the Global Marketplace
Government Regulation of Economic Interests
Government Regulation of Consumer Interests
Policymaking and Consumer Issues
Decision Making in Today's Complex Society
The Planned Buying Process
Food Issues
Health Care Issues
Product Safety Issues
Banking, Credit and Housing Issues
Insurance and Investment Issues
Appendix: Careers in Consumer Affairs
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