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Investigation of Products Liability Attitudes and Opinions: A Consumer Perspective
Author(s) -
DARDEN WILLIAM R.,
BABIN BARRY J.,
GRIFFIN MITCH,
COULTER RONALD
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
journal of consumer affairs
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.582
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1745-6606
pISSN - 0022-0078
DOI - 10.1111/j.1745-6606.1994.tb00814.x
Subject(s) - liability , product liability , business , perspective (graphical) , product (mathematics) , legislation , marketing , strict liability , limited liability partnership , legal liability , public relations , actuarial science , law , accounting , political science , geometry , mathematics , artificial intelligence , computer science
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.