Characteristics and consequences of consumer society

This paper's aim is studying the term of consumer society and its characteristics as well as its consequences on the community as a whole. Nowadays, a consumer is no longer a passive observer but an active participant. As the consumer's role has changed in the modern market, a new approach...

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Main Authors: Trandafilović Igor, Radonjić Anđelija, Filipović Tamara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Viša ekonomska škola Peć, Leposavić 2015-01-01
Series:Ekonomski Signali
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Online Access:http://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1452-4457/2015/1452-44571501079T.pdf
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Summary:This paper's aim is studying the term of consumer society and its characteristics as well as its consequences on the community as a whole. Nowadays, a consumer is no longer a passive observer but an active participant. As the consumer's role has changed in the modern market, a new approach to marketing is required by companies. The term 'consumer society' entails defining consumerism in more detail as it has been used refer to the consumerists movement or movement for consumer rights protection. In another context, consumerism refers to the so-called consumer mentality.
ISSN:1452-4457