Consumer Policy Remedies and Consumer Segment Interactions

Consumer Policy Remedies and Consumer Segment Interactions

This p(4)er introduces a framework for examining consumer and niarket problems as a function of consumer segment interaction patterns. Three patterns cf interactions are described as consisting of positive, negative, or no spillovers among consumer segments. The efficacy of regulatory remedies is shown to be affected by tiie type and extent ofthese interaction patterns. The paper complements an...

Interactions between Competition and Consumer Policy

T his paper discusses complementarities and tensions between competition policies and consumer protection policies. The paper argues that markets will often supply adequate customer protection without the need for extra public intervention. Special areas where intervention might be needed are discussed , including the need to combat deceptive marketing and the need to provide additional market ...

Competition Remedies in Consumer Markets

When competition occurs in a market, firms strive to attract business by meeting the needs of consumers more effectively than their competitors. This is mutually beneficial to consumers and firms. Competition provides consumers with low prices, high quality, wide variety, and innovative products. Firms are rewarded with more business and higher profits, presuming they provide better goods and s...

Consumer Choice Policy

Ethical Consumer Movement: Consumer Ethical Concerns and Behaviors

Background: Consumer ethical behavior has attracted much attention in recent years. However, most empirical research has focused on specific instances of ethical consumer behavior and ignored other ethical behaviors. This means a complete lack of understanding of the lifestyles of ethical consumers. In this article, while referring to the formation of ethical consumption, a full range of ethica...