Title

Investigation of Products Liability Attitudes and Opinions: A Consumer Perspective

Abstract

The area of product safety and products liability legislation has been the subject of a great deal of academic research. Policymakers and business executives have been surveyed to determine their attitudes toward liability and product safety concerns. In addition, a substantial amount of research has focused on the impact of products liability trial outcomes on business and public policy. However, there are relatively few studies reporting opinions, attitudes, and predispositions of consumers regarding relevant liability topics. This article explores the consumer perspective on several critical questions relating to products liability and product safety. The results indicate a wide divergence of opinion exists among consumers on key issues shaping current trends in the products liability legal environment. Implications for consumers, business, and public policy are discussed. Copyright © 1994, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved

Department(s)

Marketing

Document Type

Article

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-6606.1994.tb00814.x

Publication Date

1-1-1994

Journal Title

Journal of Consumer Affairs

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