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What is the main purpose of consumer protection measures?
What is the main purpose of consumer protection measures?
- To encourage businesses to expand their product lines
- To promote competition between businesses
- To prevent businesses from engaging in fraud or unfair practices (correct)
- To reduce taxes for consumers
In what areas might government regulations require businesses to disclose detailed information about their products?
In what areas might government regulations require businesses to disclose detailed information about their products?
- Fashion and entertainment, particularly in matters related to consumer preferences
- Technology and software, especially in matters related to innovation
- Home appliances and furniture, particularly in matters related to design
- Food and automobiles, especially in matters related to public health or safety (correct)
What is consumer protection linked to?
What is consumer protection linked to?
- The encouragement of impulse buying
- The idea of consumer rights and the formation of consumer organizations (correct)
- The promotion of exclusive deals for consumers
- The elimination of product warranties
Who else may benefit from consumer protection laws, even if they are not the direct purchasers or consumers of a product?
Who else may benefit from consumer protection laws, even if they are not the direct purchasers or consumers of a product?
What do consumer organizations help consumers do in the marketplace?
What do consumer organizations help consumers do in the marketplace?
What is the main purpose of consumer protection measures?
What is the main purpose of consumer protection measures?
In what areas might government regulations require businesses to disclose detailed information about their products?
In what areas might government regulations require businesses to disclose detailed information about their products?
Who else may benefit from consumer protection laws, even if they are not the direct purchasers or consumers of a product?
Who else may benefit from consumer protection laws, even if they are not the direct purchasers or consumers of a product?
What is consumer protection linked to?
What is consumer protection linked to?
What do consumer organizations help consumers do in the marketplace?
What do consumer organizations help consumers do in the marketplace?
