Consumer Economics: Issues and Behaviors
Autor Elizabeth B. Goldsmithen Limba Engleză Paperback – 26 ian 2027
This definitive textbook introduces students to these potential issues and covers key topics, including consumer behavior, the history of the consumer movement, personal finance, legal rights and responsibilities, as well as 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:
• new case studies and projects to encourage students to develop their critical thinking skills through analyzing global consumer issues
• coverage of the influence of AI, FinTech and digital platforms on everyday decision-making
• expanded discussion of cybersecurity, data privacy and ethical consumerism
• revised consumer alerts: practical advice and guidance to help students make smart consumer decisions
• PowerPoint slides and a test bank of questions for each chapter.
This textbook is suitable for students studying consumer sciences to understand what works, what doesn’t and how consumers are changing.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781041262855
ISBN-10: 104126285X
Pagini: 552
Ilustrații: 162
Dimensiuni: 174 x 246 mm
Ediția:5
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 104126285X
Pagini: 552
Ilustrații: 162
Dimensiuni: 174 x 246 mm
Ediția:5
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
Public țintă
Postgraduate and Undergraduate AdvancedCuprins
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 products 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. Financial Knowledge, Banking, debt, and credit issues 14. Insurance and investment issues Part 5: Emerging consumer issues and the global perspective 15. Issues, ethics, and globalization
Recenzii
Praise for the fourth edition
“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, USA
“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 fourth edition.”
Candy Sebert, Professor Emeritus, Career Tech & Workforce Development Program Coordinator, Adjunct Professor, Adult Education and Safety Sciences, University of Central Oklahoma, USA
Praise for the third 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
“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, USA
“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 fourth edition.”
Candy Sebert, Professor Emeritus, Career Tech & Workforce Development Program Coordinator, Adjunct Professor, Adult Education and Safety Sciences, University of Central Oklahoma, USA
Praise for the third 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
Notă biografică
Elizabeth B. Goldsmith is Professor Emerita in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at Florida State University.
Descriere
This updated fifth edition of Consumer Economics offers students an accessible and thorough guide to the concerns surrounding the modern consumer and brings to light the repercussions of making uninformed decisions in today’s global economy.