Discusses environmental pollution and the role of business education to help students learn about the effects of pollution on people and their environment. (SB)

Indicates the growing importance of having a computer and provides a discussion of basics to simplify the decision-making process when selecting a computer. (JOW)

Because home economics education concerns itself with the economic use of resources, home economics is an ideal place to teach about recycling and conservation. (SK)

This study examined how titles and illustrations have an impact on consumers' selection of free pamphlets. The implications for dissemination of extension information are explored. (CT)

Explication of the basic law defining the rights and responsibilities of creditors and creditees is given. (LH)

Of sample of 180 women, 60 received information from ads, 60 from product labels, and 60 from labels with nutrition information. Beliefs about products did not differ whether health claims appeared in ads or on labels. Nutrition information influenced beliefs. Health claims challenged by the Federal Trade Commission or consumer groups were less…

Responses from 82 of 320 Canadian teachers who used a food safety kit (video and educators' guide) for grades 7-9 identified the following successful elements of product development: involvement of teacher focus groups, definition of objectives, promotion through professional associations, and partnerships with other agencies. (Contains 19…

Data from 310 Korean college students (77.5 percent), when compared to a U.S. sample, revealed that (1) overall consumer decision-making styles are similar; (2) Brand Conscious and Perfectionist styles were in the top 3 in both groups; and (3) construct validity of most scales of the Consumer Style Index was confirmed. (SK)

Presents the history of the journal "Consumer Reports" and its efforts to inform and educate the public about the reliability of consumer products. (MDH)

Consumers in two studies (n=374 and 500) were surveyed regarding their nutrition knowledge and the information on food labels. Validity of the survey instrument was supported by comparing results from professional nutritionists and dietitian students. Knowledge level was an important factor in consumer comprehension of and attitudes toward label…

Using a 2x2x2 factorial design, data from 282 respondents illustrate that people with more product knowledge ("experts") are more likely to be persuaded by complex than simple product information. "Novices" reacted similarly to simple and complex information. The type of information provided influences purchasing decisions. (SK)

Using the literature of psychology, consumer behavior, and behavioral finance, a series of hypotheses is presented that account for consumer choices of managed over index mutual funds. Results indicate a need for consumer education to increase awareness of the benefits of index investing. (SK)

Extension education can help farmers and consumers enjoy benefits of farmers' markets by helping farmers learn about marketing, assisting communities with site selection, encouraging use of Women Infants Children Farmers' Market Nutrition Program coupons, and teaching consumers about food use and preservation. (SK)