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Can "Cooling-off Laws" Really Protect the Consumer?

Authors :
Walker Jr., Orville C.
Ford, Neil M.
Source :
Journal of Marketing; Apr1970, Vol. 34 Issue 2, p53-58, 6p, 2 Black and White Photographs
Publication Year :
1970

Abstract

Recent interest in consumer protection has focused on the fraudulent or unethical practices of some direct sellers. This paper examines one legislative response to these practices, that of "cooling off" laws, and their effectiveness in protecting consumers particularly those with low incomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00222429
Volume :
34
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Marketing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5000795
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/002224297003400209