"This book looks at two technological advancements in the area of e-commerce, which dramatically seem to change the way consumers shop online. In particular, they automate certain crucial tasks inherent in the 'shopping' activity, thereby relieving ..."--Provided by publisher

The rich canvas of EU consumer law : an introduction -- Regulation of unfair commercial practices -- Pre-contractual information duties and the right of withdrawal -- Unfair contract terms -- Consumer sales -- Consumer and mortgage credit -- Product liability and safety -- EU consumer access to...

The present approach and its problems.-The case for a cross-border-only regulation.-Scope defining “cross-border”.-An EU consumer transactions regulation.- substantive issues -- private international law issues -- The debate about an “optional instrument” and the EUCTR