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Fields of Study > human ecology > family and consumer science > consumer science > consumer behavior

Fields of Study > economics > economic behavior > consumer behavior

Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > economics > economic behavior > consumer behavior

Fields of Study > behavior > human behavior > economic behavior > consumer behavior

Preferred Term:

consumer behavior

Definition:

The predicted or observable activity or manner in which people make decisions regarding the procurement of goods or services; specifically, what, when, why, where, how often and from whom goods and services are bought.

Concept Schemes:

NALT Core

Broader Concept:

economic behavior, consumer science

Narrower Concepts:

consumer attitudes
consumer preferences
consumer acceptance
consumer satisfaction

Entry Terms:

consumerism
consumer behaviour

URI:

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/28652

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