Despite the huge expansion in consumer credit in the last 25 years there are very few texts describing the operation of consumer credit markets. Consumer Credit Fundamentals is the first book to provide a broad cross-disciplinary introduction to the subject. It covers the history of credit, the...

The rise of consumer capitalism -- Consumption contested -- The organized consumer -- Consumer risk -- Consumer information -- Standards versus contracts -- Price and quality -- The consumer as citizen.

The role of the consumer has changed from seeking the most satisfaction from goods and services to reconciling consumption with active citizenship, which links consumption to modern social issues such as environmental protection, sound business ethics, and fair working conditions. Understanding...

Die Rechte von Wettbewerbs-, Marken- und Urheberrechtlern erfuhren in den letzten Jahren eine zunehmende Stärkung, zahlreiche Novellen der einschlägigen Gesetze belegen dies eindringlich. Maßgeblich hierzu beigetragen hat Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Fezer, der seit Jahrzehnten federführend in...