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| Article name |
Consumer Education in Russia and Abroad |
| Authors |
Belousov K.Y. Candidate of Sociology, associate professor, beloysov@mail.ru |
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| Section |
SOCIOLOGY |
| UDK |
316.62 |
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| Annotation |
The paper analyzes the problems of formation, development and current state of such a
phenomenon in modern Russian society as consumer education that is regarded as a means to smooth
over numerous contradictions that have arisen during the transition to market economy. The author
defines consumer education, clarifies its meaning and purpose, and describes its development in
Russia, pointing out possible obstacles. The author refers to the experience of the European Union and
the United States which may serve as an example of the realization of different consumer educational
programs and projects. To conclude, the author recommends effective ways of successful functioning
and development of consumer education in our country.
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| Key words |
consumer education, consumer enlightenment, consumer culture, consumer society,consumer rights. |
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| Full article | Consumer Education in Russia and Abroad |
