Consumer Economics: Issues and Behaviors
Autor Elizabeth B. Goldsmithen Limba Engleză Hardback – 25 mai 2021
This definitive textbook introduces students to these potential issues and covers other key topics including consumer behavior, the history of the consumer movement, personal finance, legal rights and responsibilities, and marketing and advertising. Combining theory and practice, students are introduced to both the fundamentals of consumer economics and how to become better-informed consumers themselves.
Highlights in this new edition include the following:
- New case studies and critical thinking projects to encourage students to develop their critical thinking skills through analyzing consumer issues.
- Expanded coverage of social media and the impact of social influence on consumers.
- Revised consumer alerts: practical advice and guidance to help students make smart consumer decisions.
- A companion website with PowerPoint slides for each chapter.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780367422882
ISBN-10: 0367422883
Pagini: 514
Ilustrații: 24 Line drawings, color; 63 Halftones, black and white; 19 Tables, color
Dimensiuni: 174 x 246 x 32 mm
Greutate: 1.14 kg
Ediția:4 New edition
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 0367422883
Pagini: 514
Ilustrații: 24 Line drawings, color; 63 Halftones, black and white; 19 Tables, color
Dimensiuni: 174 x 246 x 32 mm
Greutate: 1.14 kg
Ediția:4 New edition
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
Public țintă
Postgraduate and UndergraduateCuprins
Part 1 Consumer perspectives 1. Consumers in a changing world 2. The consumer movement 3. Consumer theories and models Part 2 Consumer protection 4. Consumer protection and law 5. Government protection, consumer groups, and the media Part 3 Consumers in the marketplace 6. Brands, buying process, and product development 7. Decision-making and advertising 8. Food and water issues 9. Health and wellness issues 10. Sustainability and safety 11. The Internet, technology, and identity theft 12. Being a better consumer of housing and vehicles Part 4 Consumers in the financial marketplace 13. Banking, debt, and credit issues 14. Insurance and investment issues Part 5 Emerging consumer issues and the global perspective 15. Issues, ethics, and globalization
Notă biografică
Elizabeth B. Goldsmith is Professor Emerita in the College of Human Sciences at Florida State University and Research Affiliated Faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech University, USA. She is a Fulbright Scholar, awarded grants from Stanford University, the Smithsonian, and Duke University, and has served as Domestic Policy Advisor for the White House and as advisor on bankruptcy education for the US Department of Justice.
Recenzii
Consumer Economics presents rich and updated information about important consumer economics topics based on solid research, demonstrating the focus of consumer economics, to improve consumer wellbeing.
Jing Jian Xiao, Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at University of Rhode Island
This remarkable book is extremely relevant to people today both personally and professionally. Over the years we used the first three editions and are looking forward to using the 4th edition.
Candy Sebert, Professor Emeritus, Career Tech & Workforce Development Program Coordinator, Adjunct Professor, Adult Education and Safety Sciences, University of Central Oklahoma
Praise for the 3rd edition:
‘I have used Professor Goldsmith’s Consumer Economics: Issues and Behaviors text for several years and am delighted to add her newest version to my Consumer Economics class. The book is written in such a user-friendly way that the reader may forget that s/he is reading a textbook. The information in this newest version is up-to-date and relevant to consumers of every age. The content will likely inspire a new generation of consumer advocates.’ Dr. Diann Moorman, Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, USA
‘Consumer Economics: Issues and Behaviors by Elizabeth B. Goldsmith provides an all-encompassing introduction and overview to the study of consumerism. The detailed examples, discussion questions and resources serve to engage students from varying disciplines in the exploration of their rights and responsibilities as a consumer.’
Linda A. Bradley, Ph.D., Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, California State University, Northridge, USA
‘Dr. Goldsmith’s latest edition of Consumer Economics: Issues and Behaviors contains all the elements of an excellent text. As an instructor, I use the quotes from each chapter as an introduction to each class session. The students connect with the practical nature of the case studies that reflect chapter content. The real life examples and high interest topics connect easily with students and lead to lively discussion. I look forward to utilizing this updated text to enhance my classes.’
Susan A. Reichelt, Ph.D., Chair and Associate Professor, Sam Houston State University, USA
Jing Jian Xiao, Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at University of Rhode Island
This remarkable book is extremely relevant to people today both personally and professionally. Over the years we used the first three editions and are looking forward to using the 4th edition.
Candy Sebert, Professor Emeritus, Career Tech & Workforce Development Program Coordinator, Adjunct Professor, Adult Education and Safety Sciences, University of Central Oklahoma
Praise for the 3rd edition:
‘I have used Professor Goldsmith’s Consumer Economics: Issues and Behaviors text for several years and am delighted to add her newest version to my Consumer Economics class. The book is written in such a user-friendly way that the reader may forget that s/he is reading a textbook. The information in this newest version is up-to-date and relevant to consumers of every age. The content will likely inspire a new generation of consumer advocates.’ Dr. Diann Moorman, Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, USA
‘Consumer Economics: Issues and Behaviors by Elizabeth B. Goldsmith provides an all-encompassing introduction and overview to the study of consumerism. The detailed examples, discussion questions and resources serve to engage students from varying disciplines in the exploration of their rights and responsibilities as a consumer.’
Linda A. Bradley, Ph.D., Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, California State University, Northridge, USA
‘Dr. Goldsmith’s latest edition of Consumer Economics: Issues and Behaviors contains all the elements of an excellent text. As an instructor, I use the quotes from each chapter as an introduction to each class session. The students connect with the practical nature of the case studies that reflect chapter content. The real life examples and high interest topics connect easily with students and lead to lively discussion. I look forward to utilizing this updated text to enhance my classes.’
Susan A. Reichelt, Ph.D., Chair and Associate Professor, Sam Houston State University, USA
Descriere
This updated edition offers students an accessible, thorough guide to the concerns surrounding the modern consumer and brings to light the repercussions of making uninformed decisions in today’s global economy.