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Shopping SmartModule 1:Being a Responsible Consumer
Being a Responsible Consumer
Student Consumer Awareness
Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
Student Consumer Awareness
In order to make responsible purchasing choices:
• Consumers need:– To obtain information– To know how to use information
• Consumers must:– Be able to manage financial resources– Compare and evaluate competing products
and services
Exercise 1.1: Ratings of Main Consumer “Hot” Topics
Child Labor (sweatshops)
Beef Testing
Cell Phone Service
Identity Theft
Car Tire Safety Standards
Dietary Supplements
Email Spam
Environmental Recycling
Internet Fraud
Amusement Park Safety
Consumer RightsConsumers have the right to:• Safety• Be informed• Choose• Be heard• Satisfaction of basic needs• Redress• Consumer education• A healthy environment
Exercise 1.2: Consumer Tips and Responsibilities