Consumers in the economy

Focusing 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 much more....