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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 Full
NALT Core
Entry Terms:
  • consumerism
  • consumer behaviour
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/28652
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