Bilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) between a strong state and a weak state containing TRIPS-plus terms are often criticized as unfair or exploitative and serving the self-interest of a strong state at the expense of the interests of a weak state. This paper is interested in how it might be...

ASEAN has shown a capacity to be able to develop regional networks and systems for gaining financial stability. This suggests that ASEAN could develop effective networks to facilitate information sharing and capacity building for member agencies responsible for consumer finance. This paper...

Online consumer sales are growing at a substantial rate. An estimated 45% of online purchases by consumers in Australia are from overseas sellers, including US sellers. The question whether these transactions are governed by the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) is examined. The conclusion drawn is...

Evidence discussed in this article indicates that consumers rely heavily upon consumer reviews when making decisions about which products and services to purchase online. Sellers and their marketeers are aware of this, and as a result, some of them succumb to the temptation to generate fake...