Consumer Economics: A Practical OverviewFocusing on the service economy, and designed especially for non-economics majors, this practical text establishes a new and enduring blend of topics for an introductory course in consumerism. It presses students to appreciate the world of markets and to clarify their personal priorities for decision-making as it introduces the fundamentals of markets, consumer choice, financial assessment, risk avoidance and other topics. The book features numerous illustrative examples, useful perspectives and practical guidelines on intelligent consumerism. |
Contents
Priorities and Choices | 91 |
Saving and Investing | 161 |
Gains from International Trade | 179 |
Consumer Rights and Protections | 197 |
Todays Consumer Protection System | 218 |
Economic Footings for Consumer Policy | 233 |
Momentous Decisions | 249 |
Cars | 269 |
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Consumer Economics: A Practical Overview: A Practical Overview Steven Dale Soderlind Limited preview - 2016 |
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