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Chapter 12Chapter 12
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Consumer AwarenessConsumer Movement
• Began in the late 1800s – Meatpacking plants
– The Jungle
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What do you think?Discussion
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• Have you read The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair? What did you think?
• What impact did that book have on government and the rights of the people?
• Are there any books today that have had that type of impact on society and government? If no, why not?
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Consumer AwarenessThree Roles
• Producer– Advertise
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Consumer AwarenessThree Roles
• Producer– Advertise
– Provide toll-free numbers
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Consumer AwarenessThree Roles
• Producer– Advertise
– Provide toll-free numbers
– Provide warranties
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Consumer AwarenessThree Roles
• Producer– Advertise
– Provide toll-free numbers
– Provide warranties
– Use Energy Star label
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Consumer AwarenessThree Roles
• Producer– Advertise
– Provide toll-free numbers
– Provide warranties
– Use Energy Star label
– Get Seal of Approval (Good Housekeeping)
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Consumer AwarenessThree Roles
• Producer
• Consumer– Make informed choices
• Find product information
• Do product comparisons
• Ask for recommendations
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Consumer AwarenessThree Roles• Producer• Consumer
– Make informed choices– Communicate opinions
• Write letters• Tell retailers• Return surveys
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Consumer AwarenessThree Roles• Producer• Consumer
– Make informed choices– Communicate opinions– Work together
• Boycott • Use lobbyists• Form consumer interest groups
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Consumer AwarenessThree Roles
• Producer
• Consumer
• Citizen– Vote
– Communicate with elected officials
– Learn about government agencies
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Consumer AwarenessGovernment Agencies
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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Consumer AwarenessGovernment Agencies
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• United States Postal Service
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Consumer AwarenessGovernment Agencies
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• United States Postal Service
• Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC)
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Consumer AwarenessGovernment Agencies
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• United States Postal Service
• Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC)
• Food and DrugAdministration (FDA)
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Consumer AwarenessGovernment Agencies
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• United States Postal Service
• Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Surface Transportation Board
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Consumer AwarenessGovernment Agencies• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)• United States Postal Service• Federal Communications
Commission (FCC)• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Surface Transportation Board• Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC)
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Consumer AwarenessGovernment Regulation
• Debate for– Protects against price gouging
– Promotes product standards
– Supports consumer safety
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Consumer AwarenessGovernment Regulation
• Debate against– Impedes caveat emptor
– Limits competition
– Hurts economy (companies lose money)
– Deregulation cuts “red tape”
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Which of the following government agencies regulates the safety of our food?
A. FTC
B. FDA
C. CPSC
D. FCC
E. FEC
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Which of the following government agencies regulates the safety of our food?
A. FTC
B. FDA
C. CPSC
D. FCC
E. FEC
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What do you think?Discussion
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• Do state governments as well as the federal government regulate commerce? What is the difference?
• How do consumers know what rights they have?
• Should the government increase or decrease regulation? Why?
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Consumer RightsLegislation
• Consumers’ Bill of Rights – 1962– Right to safety
– Right to be informed
– Right to choose
– Right to be heard
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Consumer RightsRight to Safety
• Safe cars– Car seats
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Consumer RightsRight to Safety
• Safe cars– Car seats
• Safe water
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Consumer RightsRight to Safety
• Safe cars– Car seats
• Safe water
• Safe food
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Consumer RightsRight to Safety
• Safe cars– Car seats
• Safe water
• Safe food
• Protection against lead and toxins
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Consumer RightsRight to Be Informed
• Home shopping– Internet
– Catalogs
– TV
– 30-day rule
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Consumer RightsRight to Be Informed
• Telemarketing– Do Not Call
(http://fin.emcp.net/donotcall)
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Consumer RightsRight to Be Informed
• Contract– Mutual assent
– Consideration
– Competent parties
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Consumer RightsRight to Be Informed
• Consumer fraud– Pyramid schemes
– Internet
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Consumer RightsRight to Choose
• Competition (markets)– Competitive
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Consumer RightsRight to Choose
• Competition (markets)– Competitive
– Oligopolistic
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Consumer RightsRight to Choose
• Competition (markets)– Competitive
– Oligopolistic
– Monopolistic
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Consumer RightsRight to Be Heard
• Government import policy– Tariffs
– Quotas
– NAFTA
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Dear Better Business Bureau:
Recently I purchased a newwashing machine from …
Consumer RightsRight to Be Heard
• Better Business Bureau
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Consumer RightsRight to Be Heard
• Better Business Bureau• Lodging a complaint (advance to see sample)
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Consumer RightsRight to Be Heard
• Next step after letter of complaint– Legal / Court
• Consumer action panels
• Arbitration
• Small-claims court
• Lawsuit
• Class-action suit
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Consumer RightsFraud on the Internet
• Phishing – identity theft
• E-mail scams
• Redirecting to another site
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Consumer RightsFraud on the Internet
• Tips– Hot spot – WiFi (theft is easier)
– Use secure site for data (shttp or https)
– Make sure company is reputable, if possible
– Print copy of all transactions
– Report phishing to [email protected]
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Which of the following is not a right from the Consumers’ Bill of Rights passed in 1962?
A. Right to be informed
B. Right to safety
C. Right to be heard
D. Right to choose
E. Right to freedom of religion
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Which of the following is not a right from the Consumers’ Bill of Rights passed in 1962?
A. Right to be informed
B. Right to safety
C. Right to be heard
D. Right to choose
E. Right to freedom of religion
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What do you think?Discussion
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• Do you use eBay or any other online auction site? How does it work?
• What tips do you have for shopping on the Internet?
• Have you ever had a bad experience online? Explain.
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