Journal articles: 'Purchasing and saving behavior'

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Kinoshita, Shin. "Conjoint analysis of purchasing behavior for energy-saving appliances." International Journal of Energy Sector Management 14, no. 6 (May 9, 2020): 1255–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijesm-11-2019-0017.

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Purpose Saving energy is an essential issue in the world to attenuate climate change. To achieve the goal, energy-saving appliances such as refrigerators should be promoted. This study aims to analyze the conditions enabling Japanese households to purchase such appliances, focusing on the relation with preferences for renewable energy as one of the non-monetary incentives. Design/methodology/approach A conjoint analysis is used. A random parameter logit model and nested logit model are used for estimation. Data were collected through an online questionnaire of the Rakuten Insight service. Findings Households will purchase energy-saving appliances when renewable energy is used for electricity generation. This implies that households will purchase energy-saving appliances with electric power generators by renewable energy such as solar panels and home micro-wind generators. Research limitations/implications The response rate and attributes of respondents and non-respondents are not shown to researchers in the web-questionnaire service. Social implications Promoting energy-saving appliances and renewable energy is essential in Japan (as in other countries) to save energy and to attenuate climate change. Based on the results, both energy-saving appliances and renewable energy will be widely used. Originality/value Although many studies have analyzed households’ preferences for energy-saving appliances and the effects of non-monetary incentives, studies that mentioned the relation with preferences for renewable energy are few. This study analyzes the relation and proposes policy recommendations to promote both energy-saving appliances and renewable energy.

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Wirapati, Bagus Arya, and Niken Astria Sakina Kusumawardhani. "IS ACFTA A PROPER STRATEGY OF SUSTAINABLE POVERTY ALLEVIATION?: PROOF FROM THE DEPLETION OF SAVING RATE." Buletin Ekonomi Moneter dan Perbankan 13, no. 1 (November 22, 2010): 75–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.21098/bemp.v13i1.385.

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The outcome of Regional Free Trade Area (R-FTA) still remains a conundrum. Regional free trade area (R-FTA) is one of the manifestations of the economy integration phenomenon. R-FTA brings many pros and cons to the economists. It allows better allocation of resources especially by eliminating tariffs, thus making people have higher purchasing power for goods. While the increase of purchasing power is good for growth engine and poverty alleviation progress, this paper proves that there is potency for the agreement to be detrimental in the long run.The main focus in this paper is the potential impact of ACFTA to the saving rate as the shock buffer for the poor in time of recessions and crises, where purchasing power decreases significantly. We view the ACFTA impact through the series of net import, defined as the difference between imports from export. We use Dynamic Panel Data (DPD) to estimate the impact of net import to the saving rate, assuming that there is a dynamic relationship between saving rate and its lagged value. The estimation result proves that there is a negative relationship between import and the saving per capita, which indicates the consumptive behavior of ASEAN people under high import. Moreover, the dynamic relationship shows that saving per capita is not persistent, meaning that the saving rate will be decreased gradually.Therefore, we can expect that in the long rung, the savings will be depleted into nothing if we keep letting the import flooded domestic market without imposing any pre-emptive and reactive policies. This paper provides a set of historical estimation of the potential impact of ACFTA on saving rate and its policy implication to endure the impact.JEL Classification Code: E38, F15Keywords: Free Trade, Poverty Alleviation, Saving Behavior

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Akay, Alpaslan, Alexandra Brausmann, Slobodan Djajić, and Murat G. Kırdar. "Purchasing-power-parity and the saving behavior of temporary migrants." European Economic Review 134 (May 2021): 103682. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.euroecorev.2021.103682.

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Ucal, Meltem. "Energy-saving behavior of Turkish women: A consumer survey on the use of home appliances." Energy & Environment 28, no. 7 (September 12, 2017): 775–807. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0958305x17729781.

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This paper focuses on energy-related attitudes and behaviors of Turkish women, who are the main users of electrical home appliances responsible for most household energy consumption. Answers from 1323 female respondents surveyed through a unique questionnaire formed the dataset. The results from analysis of variance show that education has a significant effect on the relationship between energy saving and awareness and attitudes about climate change. Significant differences also exist between education level groups in terms of knowledge of the classification of energy-saving electrical home appliances. Responses to questions related to energy-saving purchasing behaviors are consistently higher for knowledgeable respondents. The paper then uses factor analysis and ordinal logit models to reveal interactions between energy-saving behavior regarding electrical home appliances and several factors, namely awareness, sensitivity, essentials, and receptiveness. The identification of these factors can provide useful insights for policy makers that enable them to construct energy-saving policies specifically tailored toward women.

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Rogachev, Dmitry. "Features of the financial behavior of student youth." Population 24, no. 2 (June 29, 2021): 41–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.19181/population.2021.24.2.4.

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The article deals with characteristic features of the financial behavior of student youth and factors affecting it. This paper is based on the results of the author's survey that was conducted in the fall of2020and covered 1242students from 17 universities in Russia. It examines the attitude of young people to saving, consumer, and investment behavior. The author sought to finds out whether the consumer preferences of young students are consistent with their financial capabilities, and whether young people are satisfied with realization of their life plans. He analyzes the sources of income of students and the sums which they consider as savings. The problems of financial dependence of the younger generation on the older ones are discussed in this article. The differences in the financial behavior of students financially dependent on parents and those leading an independent way of life are analyzed. The article presents results of the survey of students' financial behavior related both to preservation and accumulation of capital, and to general strategies of saving behavior—saving for purchasing goods, medical treatment and services, education, etc. There are considered financial instruments used or planned to be used by the respondents in case of saving large sums of money. The article shows the differences in investment behavior, in use of financial instruments between independent and financially dependent students. There are examined discrepancies between the consumer preferences and the financial capabilities of student youth. The conducted study allows drawing a conclusion about the influence of family and parents, their attitudes, and views on the financial decisions of students, which are not always rational.

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Mathori, Muhammad, and Uswatun Chasanah. "DETERMINAN YANG MEMPENGARUHI PERILAKU PEMBELIAN PRODUK HIJAU DI DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA." Jurnal Riset Manajemen Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Widya Wiwaha Program Magister Manajemen 6, no. 1 (March 4, 2020): 50–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.32477/jrm.v6i1.31.

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This study aims to identify the determinants that influence the attitudes of consumers of green purchases and the willingness to pay more on green products, specifically on energy-saving lighting products. The variables studied included environmental knowledge, environmental awareness and perceived effectiveness. The sample of this study was 196 students, but out of 196 respondents after the questionnaire was distributed only 189 could be processed. Validity and reliability test results show valid values of loading factors of more than 0.4 while for reliability testing using the cronbach’s alpha criteria above 0.5 indicates reliable. Through the multiple linear regression analysis, the variables of environmental knowledge, environmental awareness and effectiveness are felt to have a positive and significant effect on the attitude of buying and willingness to pay more. Green purchasing attitudes and willingness to pay more have a positive and significant effect on green purchasing behavior. Green purchasing attitudes have a greater influence on green purchasing behavior compared to willingness to pay more.

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Mathori, Muhammad, and Uswatun Chasanah. "Determinan Yang Mempengaruhi Perilaku Pembelian Produk Hijau Di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta." Jurnal Riset Manajemen Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Widya Wiwaha Program Magister Manajemen 6, no. 1 (May 7, 2019): 52–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.32477/jrm.v6i1.335.

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This study aims to identify the determinants that influence the attitudes of consumers of green purchases and the willingness to pay more on green products, specifically on energy-saving lighting products. The variables studied included environmental knowledge, environmental awareness and perceived effectiveness. The sample of this study was 196 students, but out of 196 respondents after the questionnaire was distributed only 189 could be processed. Validity and reliability test results show valid values of loading factors of more than 0.4 while for reliability testing using the cronbach’s alpha criteria above 0.5 indicates reliable. Through the multiple linear regression analysis, the variables of environmental knowledge, environmental awareness and effectiveness are felt to have a positive and significant effect on the attitude of buying and willingness to pay more. Green purchasing attitudes and willingness to pay more have a positive and significant effect on green purchasing behavior. Green purchasing attitudes have a greater influence on green purchasing behavior compared to willingness to pay more.

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Hua, Li, and Shanyong Wang. "Antecedents of Consumers’ Intention to Purchase Energy-Efficient Appliances: An Empirical Study Based on the Technology Acceptance Model and Theory of Planned Behavior." Sustainability 11, no. 10 (May 27, 2019): 2994. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11102994.

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Personal consumption behavior has negative impacts on the environment, such as climate change and wasted resources. To eliminate the adverse effects, more manufacturers are producing environmentally friendly products and governments are encouraging residents to adopt energy-saving products. Among these products, energy-efficient appliances are designed to save energy in everyday life. In this research, we focused on examining the antecedents of consumers’ acceptance of energy-efficient appliances. A combined framework of the technology acceptance model and the theory of planned behavior was used. The research was empirically tested using an online survey of 280 consumers. The study indicates that perceived ease of use had a significant impact on perceived usefulness; moreover, it positively influenced consumers’ attitudes. Subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and attitude significantly affected consumers’ purchasing intention. However, perceived usefulness did not have direct significant effect on consumers’ purchasing intention. Furthermore, we conducted a comparative analysis to further analyze the effect of consumers’ awareness of the China Energy Label on their purchasing intentions. Finally, insights and suggestions are discussed.

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Ekinci, Gul. "Covidomics & covidocial impacts: The relation between consumers’ fear of Covid-19, panic spending and saving behavior." International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147- 4478) 10, no. 3 (May 1, 2021): 1–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.20525/ijrbs.v10i3.1147.

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In this study, the fear created by the Covid-19 global epidemic on consumers (general fear of viruses and fear of activity), spending (cleaning products, preventive health products, fresh and organic food and vitamin/mineral support, clothing, education, home purchasing, vehicle, loan. The relationship between buying, rental, fashion, vacation, travel, entertainment, electronics, home decor/furniture, mobile phone, activity and general) and savings have been tested. For this purpose, in order to test the relationship between fear, saving, and spending during the Covid-19 pandemic process, a Likert-scale online survey link was shared on social networks (Twitter, LinkedIn). The total of 385 surveys was analyzed using Google Form and SPSS program (Anova, Regression). As a result of the analysis, fear (general fear and fear of activity), spending (education, vehicles/cars, monopoly products, and tobacco products, games of chance, home buying and renting, loans, luxury/fashion, games, and toys, vitamins, minerals, and food support, public services, home, and furniture décor, electronic products (including mobile phones) expenditures remained the same, protective healthcare products, cleaning products, fresh and organic food expenditures increased, travel, public transportation expenditures decreased, holiday and entertainment expenditures decreased significantly). In the research, it was determined that 42% of the participants increased their savings by 30.5% slightly, and the amount of savings did not change at all for 27% of the participants. According to the results, as consumers' fear of Covid-19 increases, some spending categories (health products, cleaning products, fresh and organic food spending) and savings rate increase. In addition, it was observed that 90% of the participants canceled their expenses due to Covid-19. As a result of the research, significant relationships were found between the variables of fear, saving, and spending during the Covid-19 pandemic process.

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Kharel, Bina. "Factors Influencing Online Brand Trust: Evidence from Online Buyers in Kathmandu Valley." Journal of Business and Social Sciences Research 3, no. 1 (July 14, 2019): 47–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jbssr.v3i1.24841.

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This paper aims to identify the factors that influence consumers’ online purchasing behavior in the Kathmandu Valley and understand the relationship between trust and the independent factors of trust in their buying behavior. The analysis is descriptive in nature and focuses on hypothesis testing using structured questionnaire and interview to collect primary data from a sample size of 200 respondents focusing on jobholders, business people, students and housewives. The secondary data is taken based on reports, published articles, websites and journals. Results of the study indicate that a majority of the respondents believe trust is an important factor for online purchase. Though some of the respondents feel that time-saving is one of the important factors for purchasing online, 56 percent of the respondents prefer to shop online only three times a year. The study also shows that the maximum number of respondents prefer buying tickets more than any other commodity online. Even though priority has been given to brand reputation, respondents did not find information as an important factor influencing an online purchasing decision.

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Apipuchayakul, Nuttakrij, and Sujitra Vassanadumrongdee. "Factors Affecting the Consumption of Energy-Efficient Lighting Products: Exploring Purchase Behaviors of Thai Consumers." Sustainability 12, no. 12 (June 15, 2020): 4887. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12124887.

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The continued usage of inefficient lighting products in residential sectors is one of the major causes of the rapid growth in global energy consumption. Their replacement with highly efficient lighting appliances could avoid large amounts of electricity consumption and reduce CO2 emissions worldwide. In this regard, the collective contribution by the residential sector is extremely important and the increase in demand for energy-efficient lighting products can help achieve sustainability goals. This study aims to examine the determinants of household consumers’ behaviors in purchasing energy-saving lighting products by applying the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as the main theoretical framework. Data (n = 288) from a survey in Thailand were analyzed using causal Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results suggested that attitude has the largest direct effect, while subjective norm was the weakest predictor of purchase intention towards light-emitting diode (LED) products. In addition, this study expands the TPB by including an investigation of a direct effect of attitude on purchase behavior. The results suggest that attitudes have a strong direct influence on the purchasing behavior for LED products. Additionally, only some socio-demographic variables have significant effects on purchase behavior. The study’s findings highlight several implications for policymakers, the private sector, and green marketers in developing practical strategies. Furthermore, suggestions and future research directions are discussed.

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Griffith, Rachel, Ephraim Leibtag, Andrew Leicester, and Aviv Nevo. "Consumer Shopping Behavior: How Much Do Consumers Save?" Journal of Economic Perspectives 23, no. 2 (April 1, 2009): 99–120. http://dx.doi.org/10.1257/jep.23.2.99.

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This paper documents the potential and actual savings that consumers realize from four particular types of purchasing behavior: purchasing on sale; buying in bulk (at a lower per unit price); buying generic brands; and choosing outlets. How much can and do households save through each of these behaviors? How do these patterns vary with consumer demographics? We use data collected by a marketing firm on all food purchases brought into the home for a large, nationally representative sample of U.K. households in 2006. We are interested in how consumer choice affects the measurement of price changes. In particular, a standard price index based on a fixed basket of goods will overstate the rise in the true cost of living because it does not properly consider sales and bulk purchasing. According to our measures, the extent of this bias might be of the same or even greater magnitude than the better-known substitution and outlet biases.

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Yang, Shansheng, Meihui Ji, and Jingyi Wang. "Beauty of Energy-saving Makes You Impulsive! A Study on the Relationship between Product Aesthetics and Consumers’ Impulsive Purchase Intention." E3S Web of Conferences 275 (2021): 02055. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202127502055.

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Appearance design greatly affects the influence of products on consumers, and product aesthetics plays an increasingly important role in consumers’ purchasing behavior. This article constructs a model of the influence of product aesthetics on consumers’ impulsive purchase intention, and puts forward corresponding hypotheses on this basis. Finally, the model and hypotheses are tested and revised through empirical methods. The data of this research shows that the aesthetic design level of products positively affects consumers’ impulsive purchase intentions, and positive emotions play an intermediary role between the two. At the same time, through analysis, this research confirms that consumers’ CVPA levels have an impact on products. Green stands for energy saving, and consumer behaviors that are conducive to reducing consumer spending and environmentally friendly can be favored. These can make consumers think of beautiful things, thereby enhancing impulsive consumption behavior. The relationship between aesthetics and consumers’ impulsive purchase intention has a moderating effect.

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Mi, Lingyun, Yuhuan Sun, Lijie Qiao, Tianwen Jia, Yang Yang, and Tao Lv. "Analysis of the Cause of Household Carbon Lock-In for Chinese Urban Households." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 4 (February 23, 2021): 2201. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18042201.

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Household energy conservation is an important contributor to achieve the carbon emission reduction target. However, the actual energy-saving effect of Chinese households is under expectation. One reason for this is because household energy consumption is locked in at a certain level, which has become an obstacle to household carbon emission reduction. In order to reduce this obstacle, this study explored the cause of household carbon lock-in based on grounded theory, targeting newly furnished households. A theoretical model was developed to reveal the formation mechanism of carbon lock-in effect in the purchasing process of household energy-using appliances. NVivo 12 software was used to analyze the decoration diaries of 616 sample households, and the results showed that (1) the direct antecedent of the household carbon lock-in effect was the lock-in of purchasing behavior, and the household carbon lock-in effect was mainly exhibited in the consumption path dependence (of energy-using appliances) and the solidification of energy structure; (2) the willingness to purchase household appliances was the direct antecedent of purchasing behavioral lock-in, and the cost had a moderating effect on the transformation from purchase willingness to behavioral lock-in; and (3) in the process of purchasing household appliances, reference groups, value perception, and ecological awareness can promote purchasing behavioral lock-in by affecting willingness of purchase. Suggestions to promote unlocking of household carbon were also proposed.

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Savastano, Marco, Francesco Bellini, Fabrizio D’Ascenzo, and Marco De Marco. "Technology adoption for the integration of online–offline purchasing." International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 47, no. 5 (May 13, 2019): 474–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijrdm-12-2018-0270.

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Purpose Retail customers are now omnichannel both for attitude and behavior. Since individuals interact with multiple touchpoints throughout their shopping journey, retailers must consider all channels holistically as consumers do, in order to provide them with a unified shopping experience. Thus, recently retailers are showing an increasing interest in the deployment of advanced in-store systems aimed at enhancing the shopping experience by providing customers with innovative tools able to engage them for obtaining deeper insights, saving time and feeling more independent while shopping. Such technologies can help retailers to better react to those emerging settings by: acquiring a positive image and reputation, being perceived as innovator; reducing management costs; maintaining and acquiring loyal consumers; making imitation strategies as difficult as possible for competitors; and reaching a unique and differentiated positioning. The purpose of this paper is to explore whether and how store technology positively affects the customer experience in an omnichannel retail environment and if the early adoption of in-store technology by retailers produces a sustainable competitive advantage. Design/methodology/approach To achieve the research aim and deeply explore the phenomenon of interest, a multiple-case study involving 15 retailers, operating in different industries of the Italian market, was carried through 80 semi-structured in-depth interviews with store managers and employees. Findings Results of the content analysis show that customers are increasingly willing to use the in-store innovations in order to obtain richer shopping experiences while retailers achieve a stronger brand loyalty as well as a better and updated brand image. Originality/value This paper contributes to the relevant literature by proposing two conceptual frameworks. It provides a deeper understanding of possible advantages and threats resulting from early technology adoption by retailers, which is becoming essential for improving the omnichannel customer management and increasing business performance.

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Yang, Ye, and Zhongfu Tan. "Investigating the Influence of Consumer Behavior and Governmental Policy on the Diffusion of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, China." Sustainability 11, no. 24 (December 6, 2019): 6967. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11246967.

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The adoption behavior of electric vehicles (EVs) has received considerable attention. However, the whole process of purchase behavior has not been well understood. In response, this paper investigates the uptake of EVs in Beijing, China, with a focus on the whole process of purchasing an EV, as well as the relevant policies. Specifically, the classical Howard–Sheth theory is used to the analyze the whole process of EV purchasing, which is divided into four stages here, namely, “Ignored and Neglected”, “Proactive Attention”, “Comparison and Selection of Vehicles” and “Usage Evaluation”. Furthermore, several “what-if” scenarios are set up to quantify the influence of some typical EV-related polices, including the license plate lottery policy and no traffic constriction on battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The results suggest: (1) 63.4% of BEV owners have rigid travel demands with cars; (2) BEVs with a driving range of 500 km, 30-minutes charging time and price of RMB 15,000 are the first choices for the majority of people; (3) 64% of BEV owners are influenced by positive comments from the users around them in the adoption of EVs; (4) the no traffic constriction on BEVs tends to be more influential than the license plate lottery policy in terms of the numbers of applications for the vehicle purchase permits and BEV purchasers, as well as energy saving and vehicular emission reduction. These findings should be helpful for different EV-related stakeholders, such as the government, to shape their policies and promote the development of EVs.

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Akroush, Mamoun N., Majdy I. Zuriekat, Hana I. Al Jabali, and Nermeen A. Asfour. "Determinants of purchasing intentions of energy-efficient products." International Journal of Energy Sector Management 13, no. 1 (April 1, 2019): 128–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijesm-05-2018-0009.

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PurposeThis paper aims to identify factors affecting consumers’ purchasing intentions of energy-efficient products (energy awareness, perceived benefits, perceived price and consumers’ attitudes). Also, it examines the effect of consumers’ attitudes on purchasing intentions of energy-efficient products (EEP) from households’ perspectives in Jordan.Design/methodology/approachA self-administered survey was hand-delivered to the targeted sample of households in Amman, Jordan. A total of 516 questionnaires were delivered to households from which 474 were valid for the analysis. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed to assess the research constructs dimensions, unidimensionality, validity and composite reliability. Structural path analysis was also used to test the hypothesised relationships of the proposed research model.FindingsEnergy awareness positively and significantly affects purchasing intentions, perceived benefits and consumer attitudes. Energy awareness negatively but non-significantly affects perceived price. Perceived benefits positively and significantly affect consumer attitudes and purchasing intentions. Further, perceived price negatively and significantly affects perceived benefits and consumers attitudes. Also, consumers’ attitudes positively and significantly affect purchasing intentions. Consumers’ attitudes exerted the strongest effect on purchasing intentions of EEP; meanwhile, consumers’ attitudes are a function of perceived benefits and energy awareness. Finally, the results show that 50 per cent of variation in purchasing intentions of EEP was caused by perceived benefits–consumers’ attitudes–energy awareness path.Research limitationsFuture research needs to investigate other factors that may affect households’ intentions of purchasing EEP such as perceived brand and image of EEP, perceived risk, word-of-mouth, subjective norms and households’ cost-saving experience. Investigating and identifying types of perceived benefits of purchasing EEP from households’ perspectives is also important. Comparative studies between Jordanian and non-Jordanian consumers/households are potential areas of future research. Methodologically, future research can conduct comparative analysis between households and energy industry engineers and managers perceptions’ with regard to determinants of perceived benefits and purchasing intentions.Practical implicationsThis paper highlights the crucial role of perceived benefits and energy awareness in formulating households’ attitudes towards EEP and the vital role of such attitudes on purchasing intentions. Marketing directors and CEOs of the energy industry should recognised that perceived benefits, attitudes and energy awareness are vital building blocks in formulating and implementing marketing strategies to operate in this industry. Also, purchase intentions are a function of positive attitudes of household toward EEP and are at the heart of EEP marketing communications campaigns.Originality/valueThis is the first paper in the energy industry of Jordan devoted to develop and test a model of determinants of purchasing intentions of EEP that focuses on energy consumption behaviour. CEOs, international manufacturers and marketing managers of EEP can benefit from the study’s empirical findings concerning the drivers of EEP purchasing intentions and behaviour decisions of households in Jordan as an emerging market in the Middle East.

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Mohamed Rosli, Siti Umairah, and Nor Farhana Abu Lani. "Factors Influencing the Students’ Choices towards Online Food Delivery." Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business 9, no. 1 (June 30, 2021): 25–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.17687/jeb.v9i1.414.

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New world today has come out with many technology in helping us to ease our daily live. This includes creating a new system in e –commerce. Among the latest upgraded technology that arise during these days are the ability to use smart phone for buying and purchasing purpose. Like many other industries, food industry is currently effected with massive development of systems in providing better services and quality in terms of food ordering, selecting and delivery. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors effecting the students’ choices towards online food delivery. The quantitative research method was chosen and the questionnaire was used to collect data as a survey method. Structured questionnaire was used in this study. There were 265 respondents who were randomly included in the questionnaires conducted by the researcher. The data was analyzed using Google form and questionnaire. The data collected was analyzed by using Statistical Packages for Social Science Version 25 (SPSS Version 25) software based on descriptive analysis, reliability analysis, and correlation analysis. As for the result, all of the independent variables (attitudes, time saving, and promotion) that had been studied in this research had significant relationships towards dependent variable (consumer behavior). The result of the research objectives which is to examine the relationship between attitudes, time saving and promotion that influencing consumer behavior towards Online Food Delivery.

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Gherheș, Vasile, and Marcela Alina Fărcașiu. "Sustainable Behavior among Romanian Students: A Perspective on Electricity Consumption in Households." Sustainability 13, no. 16 (August 20, 2021): 9357. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13169357.

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The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) estimates that the environmental pressure from households will increase significantly by 2030. Sustainable consumption means making consumers aware of the social and environmental impacts of the goods and services they use. In this respect, special attention must be paid to electricity consumption since its generation affects the environment. The present research aims at capturing electricity consumption behaviors among students, after having applied an online questionnaire between March and April 2021, recording 816 responses. The results of this research highlighted the fact that for seven out of fourteen statements, percentages of over 50% for the “always” and “often” answer variants were recorded, but cases when the highest percentages were for the “rarely” and “never” answer variants (e.g., “You read the hours on the light bulb packs before purchasing them”, “You put your mobile phone in the power saving mode so that you don’t have to charge it so often” and “You unplug the electrical and electronic equipment that you do not use”) were also observed. Decrypting consumer behaviors is a key point for building strategies that will lead to consumers’ awareness of conserving electricity in households and, thus, to a reduction in their environmental impact.

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Mukit, Mohammad Mushfiqul Haque, Nusrat Jahan Nabila, Assim Ibrahim Abdel-Razzaq, and Kazi Fatema Shaznin. "The Economic Influence on Consumers Buying Behavior in Islamic Countries: Evidence from the COVID-19 Economic Crisis." ECONOMICS 9, no. 1 (June 1, 2021): 179–203. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/eoik-2021-0003.

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Abstract The Covid-19 pandemic has ushered in a new age in the world. We are still grappling with the implications in various areas of our everyday lives. The impulsive buying habits of consumers, the supply chain, and the whole industry are not exceptions. Consumers and supply chains were both unprepared during the early stages of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The procurement of utilitarian products was referred to as panic buying. The study examined using exploratory studies on several individuals in the eight selected Islamic countries who have been panic buying in coronavirus-affected areas and have faced regional constraints. The data apply on exploratory factor analysis (EFA) in eight selected Islamic countries, three hundred sample finally selected, and a good number of volunteers supported in this study. The results have shown that a drastic financial effect on the economy where purchasing power and remittance inflow declined, inflation goes up and precaution for lockdown, whereas impulsive buying goods tendency increased due to misinformation, and panic buying immensely impact in the economy. The decision-making process has shifted, preventing financial burdening, rising saving patterns, and unwelcoming unhealthy consumption. Moreover, visible psychological distress, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. These studies concluded with a policy recommendation providing the results.

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Razzouk, Nabil, Victoria Seitz, and Karen Prodigalidad Capo. "A comparison of consumer decision‐making behavior of married and cohabiting couples." Journal of Consumer Marketing 24, no. 5 (August 7, 2007): 264–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/07363760710773085.

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PurposeThe purpose of this article is to compare the consumer decision‐making behavior between married and cohabiting couples.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 40 cohabiting couples and 53 married couples in a western state via a self‐administered questionnaire. The structure and the instrument used replicated the Gadis et al. study in exploring consumer decision‐making processes of married couples.FindingsMarried couples tended to be more syncratic than cohabiting couples in their decision to purchase forms of savings in this phase, but more autonomic when purchasing alcoholic beverages. Cohabiting couples were found to be more syncratic in their decision making for these products at this phase than married couples. The results, when compared to those of 18 years ago found that men and women of married couples make purchasing decisions separately, while men and women of cohabiting couples made most of theirs together. Implications of the findings were then discussed.Practical implicationsMarketers, when attempting to reach married couples today, should focus media and advertising communication efforts on two audiences rather than one since either the husband or wife may be making the decision. The communication strategy used should focus on the joint nature of both processes since cohabiters showed a propensity toward syncratic strategies in all three phases. Advertising and message strategies should focus on how single people of the opposite sex decide on product purchases together since cohabiters are more like single people in their decision‐making behavior.Originality/valueThis study compares consumer decision making among married and cohabiting couples.

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Primc, Kaja, Marko Ogorevc, Renata Slabe-Erker, Tjaša Bartolj, and Nika Murovec. "How does Schwartz's theory of human values affect the proenvironmental behavior model?" Baltic Journal of Management 16, no. 2 (January 22, 2021): 276–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bjm-08-2020-0276.

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PurposeThe diversity of perspectives means that one can find many factors and models of proenvironmental behavior. However, they typically suffer from limitations and varying degrees of validity in specific contexts, suggesting that today the prime goal should be to learn and improve the models which have been already developed. In this study, the authors build on the model for predicting proenvironmental behavior developed by Oreg and Katz-Gerro (2006), namely one of the most comprehensive cross-national proenvironmental behavior models and one of the few not to be limited to either a local or single-country context or specific proenvironmental behavior.Design/methodology/approachBy using the statistical matching technique, the authors merged data from two existing databases without common identifiers – the International Social Survey Program (environmental module) and the European Social Survey (Round 5). The resulting multinational data concerning 9,710 observations enabled a replication with extensions of Oreg and Katz-Gerro's (2006) proenvironmental behavior model that incorporates newly added Schwartz's theory of human values. To achieve the study's main objective, that is, to present improvements to the original model of proenvironmental behavior, the authors used structural equation modeling (SEM) procedures to estimate four competing models in the R program.FindingsThis study implies that Schwartz's individually measured motivational types of values (benevolence [BE], universalism [UN], self-direction [SD]) are predictors of people's proenvironmental behavior, while his conceptualization of post-materialism yields a better model fit than Inglehart's country-level post-materialism scores. The results also corroborate previous findings that post-materialist values can stimulate proenvironmental behaviors through attitudes, perceived behavioral control and intentions. The present study reveals that proenvironmental attitudes did not change substantially in the 10-year period, even though the world's environmental and sustainability challenges have largely increased. Surprisingly, the mean value of several of the perceived threat variables even decreased.Originality/valueThe authors externally validate one of the most comprehensive proenvironmental behavior models by reproducing it using new multinational large-sample data with nearly 10,000 observations collected 10 years later. The most significant addition to the original model introduced in the current study is the inclusion of Schwartz's motivational types of values, which are measured at the individual level, namely BE, UN and SD. The authors also extend the model by adding proenvironmental behavior measures and group the construct into three latent variables: saving natural resources, green purchasing and environmental activism.

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AL-Ghaswyneh, Odai Falah Mohammad. "Factors Affecting the Consumers Decision Behavior of Buying Green Products." ESIC MARKET Economic and Business Journal, Volume 50, Issue 2 (May 1, 2019): 389–418. http://dx.doi.org/10.7200/esicm.163.0502.4.

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Objective: The study tackles the factors affecting customer’s behavior in making decisions regarding the purchase of eco-environmental-friendly-energy-saving green appliances in countries that moved to clean energy. Methodology: The study follows the mixed-method approach by reviewing previous studies and analyzing collected data from study instruments that had been designed based on review results. The statistics were performed such as the mean and the standard deviation for all items in the questionnaire. ANOVA test was performed to determine the difference in the purchase decision for green products according to demographic characteristics. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was performed to improve the strength of the factors extracted from the questionnaire. Multiple regression analyses were performed to examine the relationship between Purchase Decision for green products and other factors. Finally, Confirmatory Factor analysis (CFA) was used for confirming the (EFA) result and the sample includes 232 customers of the electric appliances exhibits. Results: Findings revealed that there is a strong positive correlation between the social, cultural, personal and psychological variables and the purchase decision taken by the consumer. Meanwhile, the psychological factors are the most effective in the decision-making process of purchase followed by the consumers’ place of residence (desert or mountainous). In addition, the social factor plays a critical role in making decisions about purchasing green products. However, cultural factors played a significant role in this regard. The study indicates that the least effective factors are personal factors, the energy consumption rate, and the monthly income. Limitations: Study limitations include the targeted markets only that of rich-oil countries exclusively Saudi Arabia, and focused in the use of air conditioner machines. The time limitation is 2018-2019. Practical implications: The study is useful as a roadmap for interested people in the field of energy and marketing inside oil countries and the era after oil utilization or within current decades of decreasing environmental effects done by burning oil and its’ driven materials.

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ASHFAQ, SAIRA, Dr Ayub Siddiqui, and M. Jan Khan. "IMPACT OF INDIVIDUALISM, COLLECTIVISM, MOOD, PROXIMITY AND SAVINGS ON IMPULSE BUYING BEHAVIOR IN PAKISTAN." Jinnah Business Review 03, no. 02 (July 1, 2015): 01–09. http://dx.doi.org/10.53369/cdih1190.

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The present study focuses on finding out the main attributes that determine the reasons of impulse buying behavior in Pakistan. The data has been gathered through questionnaires from 400 buyers of different cities of Pakistan, like Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Karachi, and Sargodha. The current study focuses on identifying people, who can be classified as “impulsive buyers”, and “non-impulsive buyers. Despite the classifications of impulsive and non- impulsive buyers, it also identifies the level of impulsiveness in reference to purchasing, varied from time to time for both the impulsive buyers and non-impulsive buyers. After reviewing the literature, five variables have been taken for the study to determine the dependent variable. Results were analyzed using ordinary least square (OLS) regression and correlation techniques, and data has been tested which appeared significant statistically. The results indicate that impulsive buying behavior is positively associated with the collectivism, proximity and mood and have negative association with savings and collectivism. Further analysis can be done on the more independent variables, such as product specific impulse buying tendency.

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King, Andrew R., Marco A. Palma, Bridget K. Behe, R. Thomas Fernandez, Lynnell Sage, Charles R. Hall, and Michael A. Arnold. "Garden Consumers' Behavior and Attitudes Toward Woody Plants and Water Conservation in Two Selected Communities." Journal of Environmental Horticulture 33, no. 3 (September 1, 2015): 110–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.24266/0738-2898-33.3.110.

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Sustainability is one of the most important topics facing today's Green Industry. Consumers are increasingly savvy, but previous studies have shown some misperceptions concerning new terminology in the agricultural lexicon. With the recent focus on water issues in large portions of the United States, water conservation is a facet of sustainability that is at the forefront. Previous research has shown that consumers of ornamental horticulture products value energy-saving production practices over those that conserve water, but that could change as water becomes more of a concern. The objective of this study was to determine the attitudes and behaviors of different consumer segments (based on previous plant purchases) concerning water conservation and to identify patterns for each segment. An in-person survey was administered to 108 participants in East Lansing, MI, and College Station, TX, in May of 2013. Participants were asked to provide demographic information, details about plant and garden supply purchasing history and attitudes and behavior toward water conservation and woody plant production. Eight segments were identified through cluster analysis based on previous plant purchases. Clusters included ‘avid plant purchasers’, ‘tree purchasers’, ‘intermediate plant purchasers’, ‘culinary plant purchasers’, ‘indoor plant purchasers’, ‘flowering perennial purchasers’, ‘herb plant purchasers’ and ‘non-plant purchasers’. Attitudes toward water conservation and woody plant production were relatively homogenous though general patterns did emerge. ‘Avid plant purchasers’ expressed a high level of interest (4.1/5) in woody plants while ‘non-plant purchasers’ were least interested (1.6/5). Attitudes toward water conservation were statistically similar (P ≤ 0.05) among all segments except for ‘culinary plant purchasers’ who expressed greater knowledge (3.4/5) and ‘non-plant purchasers’ who expressed less (2.3/5) than the overall mean (3.0/5).

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Kulshreshtha, Kushagra, Vikas Tripathi, Naval Bajpai, and Prince Dubey. "Discriminating market segments using preferential green shift: a conjoint approach." foresight 19, no. 4 (August 14, 2017): 386–408. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/fs-02-2017-0007.

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Purpose This paper aims to explore surprising facets of consumer delight behavior. The study is the empirical juncture of three studies based on consumer survey on the Indian television market. Study 1 traces the existence of greenies in India among brownies prevailing around the globe by using the surprise-delight model. Study 2 is a pre-intervention research design confirming greenies preferences to television attributes such as screen technology, annual energy cost saving, screen resolution, screen size and free gifts. Study 3 signifies a price intervention design by allowing customers to include their preference by replacing the annual energy cost saving with price. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a harvest of studies based on discriminant analysis for identifying green and brown customers and a two-level conjoint analysis for identifying attributes contributing to green behavior. Findings The empirical generalization of a study comes out with unique findings of the greenies and brownies and their preference and attitude toward green attribution and substitution. A “preferential green shift” appeared as a vital output owing to knowledge–attitude–practice from these consecutive studies. This gap exists because of the price factor. The authors suggest the measures for improvement in product offering by targeting and positioning green products from the findings and the preferential green shift. Research limitations/implications Future research may focus on other segments of products such as automobiles, i.e. cars. Despite the availability of the non-probabilistic sampling technique, the probabilistic sampling technique can be used. Finally, a larger sample size could have given a better generalization of results. Originality/value The gap in knowledge–attitude–practice was evident. This gap was caused by the presence of “price” concern. The study revealed that heavy consumer durable buyers are aware of the benefit of green, but the reality of price cannot be ignored and finally make a purchasing decision on the basis of price criteria. Hence price is recommended as another criterion to be considered in the technology acceptance models.

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Palacios, Cristina, Michelle Torres, Desiree López, Maria Trak-Fellermeier, Catherine Coccia, and Cynthia Pérez. "Effectiveness of the Nutritional App “MyNutriCart” on Food Choices Related to Purchase and Dietary Behavior: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial." Nutrients 10, no. 12 (December 12, 2018): 1967. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu10121967.

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Objective: To pilot test the effectiveness of “MyNutriCart”, a smartphone application (app) that generates healthy grocery lists, on diet and weight. Methods: A pilot randomized trial was conducted to test the efficacy of using the “MyNutriCart” app compared to one face-to-face counseling session (Traditional group) in Hispanic overweight and obese adults. Household food purchasing behavior, three 24-h food recalls, Tucker’s semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), and weight were assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks. Statistical analyses included t tests, a Poisson regression model, and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) using STATA. Results: 24 participants in the Traditional group and 27 in the App group completed the study. Most participants were women (>88%), with a mean age of 35.3 years, more than a high school education (>80%), a family composition of at least three members, and a mean baseline body mass index (BMI) of 34.5 kg/m2. There were significant improvements in household purchasing of vegetables and whole grains, in individual intakes of refined grains, healthy proteins, whole-fat dairies, legumes, 100% fruit juices, and sweets and snacks; and in the individual frequency of intake of fruits and cold cuts/cured meats within the intervention group (p < 0.05). However, no significant differences were found between groups. No changes were detected in weight. Conclusions: “MyNutriCart” app use led to significant improvements in food-related behaviors compared to baseline, with no significant differences when compared to the Traditional group. Cost and resource savings of using the app compared to face-to-face counseling may make it a good option for interventionists.

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Gridneva, B. "Household Investment in Bank Deposits: Analysis of the Current Situation." Scientific Research and Development. Economics 8, no. 3 (June 17, 2020): 55–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.12737/2587-9111-2020-55-58.

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In conditions of macroeconomic instability and lack of financial resources for economic entities and the state, an important source of financing for economic growth is the resources attracted from the population in Bank deposits. However, the savings model of behavior of Russians in modern conditions noticeably transformed under the influence of a decrease in the purchasing power of wages and a decrease in living standards in the majority of the country's regions. The tariff policy implemented in credit institutions also reduces the attractiveness of Bank deposits. The article analyzes the current trends of citizens investing their funds in Bank deposits.

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Salah, Bashir, Mohammed Alkahtani, and Aiman Ziout. "Initial Assessment on Feasibility of Remanufacturing Practice: Case of Air Conditioners." International Journal of System Modeling and Simulation 2, no. 2 (June 30, 2017): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.24178/ijsms.2017.2.2.01.

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Abstract- Due to the environmental regulations and economic viability, many industries show growing interest in the product recovery. Product recovery strategies (sometimes called end-of-life (EoL)) are recycling, remanufacturing, reuse, and refurbishment of components. Remanufacturing is a process that brings end-of-life product to its “like-new” conditions, the process recover product functions and quality, the remanufactured product is as its equivalent new with same warranty and less purchasing price. The price difference is associated with saving in energy, material and other resources recovered from the EoL product. The air-conditioning is the most energy consuming sector in Saudi Arabia (the geographical location of the study) where it consume 60-70% of the total residential energy. This study provide initial investigation and assessment of Business models for remanufacturing of window air-conditioner., a survey regarding the customer behavior has been conducted, it assesses how users deal with EoL Air-Conditioner, it also measures their perceptions about the remanufacturing process. Moreover, the paper describes the importance of remanufacturing in the context of reverse logistics. Results show that the cost structure is the driving force of conducting the remanufacturing of the air-conditioner. Keywords: Remanufacturing; business model of remanufacturing; air conditioner.

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Verma, Deepak, and Harish Kumar Singla. "Can Indian Online Fruits and Vegetables Companies Break the Jinx of Orthodox Shopping?" International Journal of Online Marketing 9, no. 4 (October 2019): 33–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijom.2019100103.

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The authors attempted to understand the consumer behavior of fruit and vegetable shoppers in India and identify whether companies offering convenience can break the jinx of orthodox/habitual shopping. The important motivators for online shoppers and orthodox shoppers are identified which was followed by a survey from India's two major cities, Delhi NCR and Pune. The authors observe that online shoppers are mostly driven by convenience in terms of travel time savings, to avoid crowds, queuing, home delivery, avoiding driving/ traffic situations, whereas orthodox shoppers are driven by freshness and quality of fruits and vegetables and give more importance in having a personal touch while purchasing. Orthodox shoppers do get hassled with crowding, queuing, but still they stick to their habitual buying behavior and do not go to the option of online shopping.

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Soodsang, Nirat. "A Model Development of Thai Rice Label and Package for Heath Conscious Group of Consumers on Social Media." Asian Social Science 12, no. 6 (May 20, 2016): 217. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ass.v12n6p217.

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<p>The objectives of this research were to explore Thai rice consumption behavior and to develop the rice package as perceived by health conscious group of consumers on social media. The research methodology adopted mixed methods by means of marketing survey research and using research results to develop the product and package prototypes. The samples were 71 online-based consumers. The research tool was a questionnaire on general status of respondents and factors of their rice purchasing. Descriptive analysis was for the data analysis. Results revealed that the marketing mix factors affecting the consumers‘ decision to purchase rice comprised the following aspects, 1) product: rice cultivating areas, health benefits, and package, respectively; 2) price: best suit to rice quality, clear price tag, and saving price, respectively; 3) distribution channels: clean distribution sites, convenient transport, and enough car parking spaces, respectively; 4) marketing promotion: sale, discount coupon, and point-of-purchase displays, respectively. These are key issues to be considered. Regarding the label and logo design, the design work needed to present complete and clear information referring to essential quality of the product, and represent distinction and uniqueness. Product design needed to consider how to facilitate convenient transport, convenient use by consumers, i.e. opening-reclosing the package, and strength and firmness to effectively support the product, respectively.</p>

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BROYAKA, Antonina. "CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR IN THE MODERN MARKET ECONOMY." "EСONOMY. FINANСES. MANAGEMENT: Topical issues of science and practical activity", no. 4 (44) (April 2019): 32–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.37128/2411-4413-2019-4-4.

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The article investigates the peculiarities of consumer behavior in modern market conditions. The theoretical and methodological approaches to the consumer behavior formation are highlighted; the exogenous and endogenous factors affecting it are identified. The various models of consumer behavior are characterized, depending on their income level. It has been found that lower-income consumers are more likely to behave more rationally; they buy those products that meet urgent needs and are more attractive in price. The middle class mainly chooses products on the criterion of "price-quality". The degree of rationality in their behavior will depend on the stability of the economy and consumer expectations regarding real future income. As for high-income consumers, their demand does not depend on price, since the higher cost of the goods they buy undermines their wealth and status. The level and dynamics of incomes of the population of Ukraine, including in urban and rural areas, are analyzed. The analysis shows an increase in the share of the population with high incomes (for comparison, in 2018, 27.4% of Ukrainians had incomes over UAH 5,160 against 12.6% in 2017), and this trend is observed as in cities (30.5% in 2018 compared with 13.6% in 2017) and in rural areas (21.2% in 2018 compared with 10.4% in 2017). However, rural residents predominantly have lower total incomes compared with urban residents: in 2016, according to surveys of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, urban households received an average of 5842 UAH per month (per capita 28080 UAH), rural - 5871 UAH (per capita 2,706 UAH) in 2017 - respectively 7,749 UAH (per capita 3,725 UAH) and 7,542 UAH (per capita 3,476 UAH) in 2018 - respectively 9,722.5 UAH and 9073.3 UAH. The increase in income is due to an increase in the minimum and average level of wages, the volume of transfer payments (in particular, subsidies and other types of social assistance), income from entrepreneurial activity, and etc. A significant part of the incomes of the Ukrainian population is occupied by wages, which increased from 40.8% in 2010 to 45.6% in 2017. However, this is a statement of nominal income growth, which is not enough to meet even the basic needs of consumers in the conditions of rapid price increase. Despite the actual increase in incomes, the purchasing power of consumers in Ukraine is quite low, which is caused by a decrease in real incomes of the population. The dynamics and cost structure of Ukrainian consumers is investigated. The imbalance of the budget of consumers, as well as the lack of actual income to meet the existing needs of the population, are revealed. The gap between the incomes of the population and its expenditures on the purchase of goods and services is quite small, meaning that Ukrainians spend almost all their money resources on current consumption, and thus the possibility of accumulating savings is low, which in turn reduces the prospect of increasing demand for more expensive goods, including long-term use, travel, real estate and more. The lowest share of expenditures on purchasing goods and services in the annual income in the period 2005-2017 was 76% in 2010 and the highest in 2017 was 89%. According to preliminary results of 2018, the share of expenses of Ukrainians in their income is on the average within 85%. Consumers spend more than half of their income on food, driven by low wages for most workers, high unemployment and underemployment, the disparity in current prices and real incomes of the population. The share of household expenditures on housing maintenance (including ongoing repairs), water, electricity, gas and other fuels is rising from 10.26% in 2010 to 18.3% in 2017. Consumers spend about 6% of their income on buying clothes and shoes (with 27.5% of the population having insufficient funds to upgrade their outerwear and shoes for the cold season once every 5 years). On average, only 4% of their budget is spent on healthcare. The GDP indicator and deflator indices, which are indicators of the real consumer purchasing power, are analyzed. Comparing the GDP deflator and the consumption deflator, we see that their dynamics in 2010-2014 have had a similar trend, but since the turning point of 2016, which is characterized by an increase in physical GDP, consumers are behaving more restrained about purchases, even as the pace of growth slows and the gradual signs of overcoming the negative effects of the crisis. The reason for this behavior of consumers is pessimistic expectations about the future economic situation in the country, reduction of accumulated savings, and an increase in the poverty level of the population. The happiness index is considered as a criterion that affects the propensity to consumption and saving. Analyzing the ranking of the countries of the world by the index of happiness, it should be noted that in 2018, Ukraine ranked 138th out of 156 countries, down 6 steps, compared to the previous year. The measures to increase the economic efficiency of consumer behavior and maximization of its utility are proposed. Under the conditions of insufficient financial and material security of the population of Ukraine, an important step of the state for maintaining the purchasing power of consumers is subsidizing public utilities, providing benefits and subsidies for obtaining health care services, transportation, recreation, catering and more. However, such a tool will not give the expected results without comprehensive treatment of the country's economy. It is necessary to reform the remuneration system, in particular to work out an organizational and economic mechanism for legalizing the shadow wage, collecting relevant social contributions and taxes from it; to improve the methodology for establishing a living minimum and bring it into line with the real needs of the consumer; systematically carry out proper indexation of income, especially in private business; increase targeted investment in capital expansion of the real sector of the economy, which will simultaneously increase jobs quantity, GDP and household incomes; to revise the regulation of prices for of essential commodities and many other measures.

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Pfannenstiel, AmberNicole, Alex Redcay, and Daniel Albert. "Student Perceptions of Textbooks: Prior Behaviors and Beliefs Can Influence Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Adoption Impact." Open Praxis 12, no. 4 (December 31, 2020): 555. http://dx.doi.org/10.5944/openpraxis.12.4.1119.

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Many Open Educational Resource (OER) and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) studies explore cost savings, impact on learning outcomes, and student perceptions of the materials. While OER/ZTC research reports positive student perceptions (Brandle et al., 2019), textbook research reports negative student perceptions of digital textbooks (Behnke, 2018). This study explores student buying behavior and perceptions of textbooks, finding that perceptions toward the usefulness of materials is high when access to materials is high. Given this student perception, textbook purchasing is likely related to outside factors. This study adds to the growing body of research about how OER and ZTC may influence student costs and access to course materials, finding that student attitude toward course materials needs to be considered alongside adoption.

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Nazneen, Afroze, Maqsood Hussain Junaidi, and Rohan Sharma. "A Study Of Children & Parent Buying Behaviour With Special Refrence To Financial Savings." International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management 10, no. 4 (October 2019): 47–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijabim.2019100104.

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The present research aims to study the understanding of children's and parents' buying behavior in relation to financial savings. 300 subjects were taken from the age group 8-12 years belonging to middle and upper middle-class income group. The results show that there is no difference in children in the initial stage as well as the parent's initial stage buying behavior but in case of a final stage the difference were found in the decision-making of the parents. Saying no to their children is very difficult for the parents, but the results show that in the initial stage, parents agree to whatever demand created by the children, but when it comes to the fulfillment of the demand they think twice before purchasing any product. As per the result, most of the time they try to avoid it, but any product related to the education, eatables, clothes, etc., parents generally buy for their children without considering the cost of the product. It is also found that a lot depends upon the convincing power of children or the attachment of the children has been seen or judged by the parents with the related product.

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Nastiti, Nabila, and Indira Rachmawati. "Behavioral Intention of Consumer Towards The Existence of Go-Food." Jurnal Manajemen dan Bisnis Performa 16, no. 2 (September 7, 2019): 136–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.29313/performa.v16i2.3596.

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ABSTRACTThe existence of e-commerce in Indonesia makes it easy for everyone to access and get the products or services they need. One of the e-commerce game changers in Indonesia is GO-JEK which also drives Go-Food as the largest food delivery service currently in Indonesia. This study aims to determine the value of customers to Hedonic Motivation variables, prior Online Purchasing Experience, Time Savings Orientation, and Price Savings Orientation, Motivational Comfort and Usage Utility, Attitude to Online Food Delivery Service (AODS). Behavior Intention on Online Food Delivery Service (BIOFDS), Convenience Motivation, Affects Usage Post-Use. And to know Attitude variable to Online Food Delivery Service. Purposive sampling was used in this study with 400 valid questionnaires which contain 29 items question that have been distributed online. Partial Least Square (PLS) was used in this study. Two variables, price saving orientation to convenience motivation and convenience motivation towards attitude have no positive effect. Convenience motivation has the biggest positive relationship to behavioral intention towards online food delivery service.Keywords: convenience motivation, post-usage usefulness, attitude towards online food delivery system, behavioral intention towards food delivery system ABSTRAKKeberadaan e-commerce di Indonesia memudahkan semua orang untuk mengakses dan mendapatkan produk atau layanan yang mereka butuhkan. Salah satu pengubah permainan e-commerce di Indonesia adalah GO-JEK yang juga menjadikan Go-Food sebagai layanan pengiriman makanan terbesar saat ini di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan nilai pelanggan terhadap variabel Motivasi Hedonic, Pengalaman Pembelian Online sebelumnya, Orientasi Penghematan Waktu, dan Orientasi Penghematan Harga, Kenyamanan Motivasi dan Utilitas Penggunaan, Sikap terhadap Layanan Pengiriman Makanan Online (AODS). Niat Perilaku pada Layanan Pengiriman Makanan Online (BIOFDS), Motivasi Kenyamanan, Mempengaruhi Penggunaan Pasca Penggunaan. Dan untuk mengetahui variabel Attitude terhadap Layanan Pengiriman Makanan Online. Purposive sampling digunakan dalam penelitian ini dengan 400 kuesioner yang valid yang berisi 29 item pertanyaan yang telah didistribusikan secara online. Partial Least Square (PLS) digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Dua variabel, orientasi penghematan harga untuk motivasi kenyamanan dan motivasi kenyamanan terhadap sikap tidak memiliki efek positif. Motivasi kenyamanan memiliki hubungan positif terbesar dengan niat perilaku terhadap layanan pengiriman makanan online.Kata Kunci: motivasi kenyamanan, kegunaan pasca penggunaan, sikap terhadap sistem pengiriman makanan online, niat perilaku terhadap sistem pengiriman makanan

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Mauch, Chelsea E., Rachel A. Laws, Ivanka Prichard, Anthony J. Maeder, Thomas P. Wycherley, and Rebecca K. Golley. "Commercially Available Apps to Support Healthy Family Meals: User Testing of App Utility, Acceptability, and Engagement." JMIR mHealth and uHealth 9, no. 5 (May 7, 2021): e22990. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/22990.

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Background Parents juggling caregiving and paid employment encounter a range of barriers in providing healthy food to their families. Mobile apps have the potential to help parents in planning, purchasing, and preparing healthy family food. The utility and acceptability of apps for supporting parents are unknown. User perspectives of existing technology, such as commercially available apps, can guide the development of evidence-based apps in the future. Objective This study aims to determine the feasibility of existing commercially available apps for supporting the healthy food provision practices of working parents. Methods Working parents (N=133) were recruited via the web and completed a 10-item Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, and Behavior (COM-B) self-evaluation survey assessing their needs in relation to the provision of healthy family meals. A total of 5 apps were selected for testing, including a meal planning app, recipe app, recipe manager app, family organizer app, and barcode scanning app. Survey items were mapped to app features, with a subsample of parents (67/133, 50.4%) allocated 2 apps each to trial simultaneously over 4 weeks. A semistructured interview exploring app utility and acceptability and a web-based survey, including the System Usability Scale and the user version of the Mobile App Rating Scale, followed app testing. The interview data were analyzed using a theoretical thematic approach. Results Survey participants (N=133; mean age 34 years, SD 4 years) were mainly mothers (130/133, 97.7%) and partnered (122/133, 91.7%). Participants identified a need for healthy recipes (109/133, 82% agreed or strongly agreed) and time for food provision processes (107/133, 80.5%). Engagement quality was the lowest rated domain of the user version of the Mobile App Rating Scale across all 5 apps (mean score per app ranging from 3.0 to 3.7 out of a maximum of 5). The family organizer, requiring a high level of user input, was rated the lowest for usability (median 48, IQR 34-73). In the interviews, participants weighed the benefits of the apps (ie, time saving) against the effort involved in using them in determining their acceptability. Organization was a subtheme emerging from interviews, associated with the use of meal planners and shopping lists. Meal planners and shopping lists were used in time, while behavior was occurring. Conclusions Meal planning apps and features promoting organization present feasible, time-saving solutions to support healthy food provision practices. Attention must be paid to enhancing app automation and integration, as well as recipe and nutrition content, to ensure that apps do not add to the time burden of food provision and are supportive of healthy food provision behavior in time.

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Hsu, Chiehwen, Yeshwant Raj, and Bob Sandy. "Music Streaming Characteristics and Consumption Emotion as Determinants of Consumer Satisfaction and Purchase Intention." Contemporary Management Research 17, no. 3 (September 1, 2021): 157–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.7903/cmr.20647.

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The present study analyzes consumers perceptions of music streaming and how such perceptions might influence customers brand loyalty and purchase intent. The competitive advantages of music streaming, widely known for its cost-saving measures, ease of use, and worldwide accessibility, are carefully reviewed herein. The S-O-R Theory commonly employed in psychology studies is applied in this study to explain the relationship between the product characteristics of streaming music (e.g., price, content quality, functionality, convenience, and design) and consumer behavior as seen by consumption emotions. This relationship is viewed as either positive or negative in consumer satisfaction and purchase intention. The data were collected through an online web-based survey questionnaire. One thousand seven (1007) subjects from Indonesia completed the survey. The Structured Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to examine the relationship among product attributes, consumer satisfaction, and purchase intention. Our study findings revealed a strong association between emotion and particular product characteristics, whereby a positive emotion exists across all product characteristics in music streaming services. The design variable is the most popular function of all music streaming services product attributes. Our findings suggest that either positive or negative emotions may predict the functionality constructions in comparison with previous research results. On the other hand, the findings of the present study suggest that only positive emotions can influence the satisfaction level of consumers and, in turn, affect the consumers purchasing intent

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Dubey, Anil Roy, and B. Balaji. "A Study on E-Commerce Aspects Impacting Consumer’s Online Shopping Behavior in United Arab Emirates." Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience 18, no. 4 (April 1, 2021): 1331–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1166/jctn.2021.9393.

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In the digital world, it’s somewhat difficult to manage the expectations of the present customers especially E-Commerce Shoppers who are often challenging and pushed to keep up with what is anticipated to them. Numerous E-shoppers are under pressure to locate and approach to convey an offline in-store ride to the online store ride of higher level interaction with their customers. Experts have cited that all kinds of powers are clearly in the fingers of customers and that their never ever change their behaviors, this leads to force them to approach various online shops portals to adapt. Online shopping comes to be greatly empowered, the E-shoppers expectations from retailers to vendors and are developing a rapid shift in their behavior with an emphasis on pace and convenience. Shopper’s interest spans have become shorter, with 50 percent of shoppers leaping from one retailer website to another, earlier they making an enduring purchase. In addition, greater than eighty percent of shoppers are taking their shopping experience in both online as well as offline. A retailer’s internet site is one of the key places where customers go to search about their dream product’s records and pricing. The demand for the quick shipping of products purchased and handy services, such as click on online and collect in store, as properly as seamless returns have led to groups developing easy, no-fuss fee options. Research indicates that primary shops will continue to offer higher approaches to gather products purchased online from their stores, as a way of appealing to customers and supplying larger convenience. Based on these prevailing conditions a study was performed on E-Commerce components impacting consumer’s online purchasing conducted on the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Major portions of primary data collection were done via the questionnaires method and by means of emails in two predominant cities of UAE (Sharjah, Abu Dhabi). Cost, time saving (shipping), maintaining customers private details in a secured manner and comfort while do shopping were recognized as vital elements and this leads to assured buying conduct of online shopping. The www is to remodel in the region of populace where communal networked group impact and leads to online shopping.

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Trude, Angela, Joy Lloyd-Montgomery, Shahmir Ali, Caitlin Lowery, Erin Hager, and Maureen M. Black. "Online Grocery Shopping Patterns and Barriers Among Families Eligible for SNAP: A Mixed-Methods Study." Current Developments in Nutrition 5, Supplement_2 (June 2021): 567. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab043_019.

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Abstract Objectives The USDA is partnering with retailers to authorize online EBT card use to increase grocery store access and promote healthy eating. We examined online grocery shopping behaviors among households with children (< age 8), including SNAP recipients and SNAP-eligible non-recipients (income < 130% of federal poverty level). Methods Mixed-methods data were collected between Nov 2020-Jan 2021. A survey (n = 300; Qualtrics) assessed attitudes, social norms, barriers, perceived behavior control (4-point Likert scale, validated), and frequency of food purchases online and in-store. Descriptive statistics (mean and %) were analyzed using Stata. Using random sampling, respondents participated in in-depth interviews (n = 10) and focus group discussions (n = 50, 5 groups). All interviews were transcribed and analyzed using MAXQDA. Results Participants were predominantly female (88%), 20–39 years old (42%), 30% Non-Hispanic Black, 78% received SNAP. Among online shoppers (58%), 48% had paid with an EBT card, most perceived spending same amount (31%) or less (42%) online than in-store, and 69% reported more impulse purchases in-store than online. Delivery was the preferred method to receive groceries (65%), but fees were a barrier (52%). Most participants purchased less frequently fresh fruits (52%), vegetables (57%), meat and seafood (57%) online than in-store (Gamma p-value for all < 0.001). Trusting food selection and returns were reasons for not buying fresh produce and meats online: “We did try ordering produce and meats and stuff like that, and most of it was rotten and I ended up having to go back to get my money back anyway”. Saving time and convenience were facilitators: “[It appeals to me] because the kids, the corona, taking kids to the store, walking up and down the aisles, I forget stuff when in the store… if I'm in the house, I know what I need, I can just click and order”. Conclusions Families with children receiving SNAP are using online grocery services. Despite the potential to address inequities in food access, fees, and food selection concerns may lead families to purchase less fresh produce online than in-store. Successful scale-up of the USDA program must ensure that the EBT online program supports healthier purchasing and eating practices among SNAP-eligible families. Funding Sources Healthy Eating Research from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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Gagelman, Lance, and Bailey Norwood. "Investigating the greenhouse gas emissions of grass-fed beef relative to other greenhouse gas abatement strategies." Rangeland Journal 40, no. 5 (2018): 513. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/rj17035.

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Beef is often identified as one of the foods with the largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, causing climate-conscious persons to seek changes in their diets. This study evaluated the ability of a household to reduce its GHG emissions by replacing conventional US beef with grass-fed beef and compared its effectiveness to three other strategies: replacing beef with chicken, becoming a vegetarian, and purchasing carbon offsets. These potential GHG-reducing strategies were considered within a model of a typical US household, using a framework that accounts for all household expenditures and carbon emissions. Replacing beef with chicken and adopting vegetarianism reduced the household’s GHG emissions by 1% and 3%, respectively. Grass-fed beef only reduced emissions if the GHG sequestration rate for pastureland and/or the price of grass-fed beef was high. It is shown that persons paying higher prices for grass-fed beef with the goal of smaller GHG emissions might want to consider buying conventional beef instead and using the savings to purchase carbon offsets. Also, although vegetarianism is often touted as a climate-friendly diet, the model shows that meat-eaters can achieve the same GHG reduction by spending only US$19 per year on carbon offsets. These results assume that additional land for grazing is acquired from recently abandoned cropland, which gives grass-fed beef its best chance at being climate-friendly. Alternative land-use assumptions would only reinforce the result that grass-fed beef does not emit less GHG emissions than conventional beef.

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Atkins, Kelly Green, and Sae-Young Jessica Hyun. "Smart Shoppers’ Purchasing Experiences: Functions of Product Type, Gender, and Generation." International Journal of Marketing Studies 8, no. 2 (March 28, 2016): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijms.v8n2p1.

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<p class="StyleBodytextSS11pt">Today’s consumers want to feel smart while shopping by minimizing the costs associated with shopping trips (e.g., time, effort, or money) and maximizing the benefits (e.g., convenience, ease, or finding the right product). This study examined whether smart purchasing experiences (i.e., effort and time saving, money saving, and making the right purchase) differ by product type, gender, and generation, after adjusting to the same levels of search and planning that were made before purchasing. Using 1474 respondents drawn by an online consumer panel, a series of ANCOVAs along with MANCOVA revealed that members of different genders and generational cohorts, when purchasing different product types, demonstrate distinct smart shopping purchase experiences in terms of saving time/effort, saving money, and making the right purchase. Specific suggestions are made for marketers to target each consumer and product group.</p>

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Sarpong, Kwabena Agyarko, Gordon Amankwaa, Obeng Frimpong, Wanzhen Xu, Yunfei Cao, Xiaoni Ni, and Nana Kwame Nkrumah. "Consumers' purchasing intentions for efficient water-saving products: the mediating effects of altruistic and egoistic values." Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua 70, no. 2 (January 27, 2021): 226–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/aqua.2021.100.

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Abstract Efficient water-saving appliances are an essential part of changing water consumption toward a more sustainable future. Unlike previous studies, this research focuses on egoistic and altruistic values as determinants of consumers' willingness to buy efficient water-saving appliances. In this study, a convenient sampling technique was used to solicit data from 308 potential consumers. Using a two-step structural equation model method for data analysis, the results show that both egoistic and altruistic values affect the willingness of consumers to purchase efficient water-saving appliances. However, compared with altruistic values, egoistic values had a greater influence on consumers' purchasing intention. From the Chinese perspective, this study is one of the primary efforts to understand the association and importance of ethical values and consumers' willingness to support water-saving innovations. The findings of this study put forward significant policy effects that could serve as a benchmark for measures that are likely to promote purchasing intentions toward efficient water-saving appliances.

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Chan, Ricky Y. K., and Lorett B. Y. Lau. "Explaining Green Purchasing Behavior." Journal of International Consumer Marketing 14, no. 2-3 (April 17, 2002): 9–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j046v14n02_02.

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Hsu, Paya, and Fiona Chan. "Consumer Green Purchasing Intention: A Case in Energy-Saving Light Bulbs." World Journal of Management 7, no. 1 (March 2016): 129–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.21102/wjm.2016.03.71.09.

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Frenzen, Jonathan K., and Harry L. Davis. "Purchasing Behavior in Embedded Markets." Journal of Consumer Research 17, no. 1 (June 1990): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/208532.

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Adeoye, I. B., O. O. Adegbite, A. E. Fashogbon, and A. A. Layade. "Consumer Purchasing Behavior for Tomatoes." International Journal of Vegetable Science 22, no. 3 (September 29, 2015): 259–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19315260.2015.1028695.

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Ambrožová, Mariana, and Ondřej Částek. "Purchasing behavior of Fairtrade customers." Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis 61, no. 7 (2013): 1957–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.11118/actaun201361071957.

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The volume of corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities is increasing worldwide; the European Union considers CSR to be one of the ways to achieve the most competitive economy and CSR awareness is also rising among companies in the Czech Republic, their customers, and the public. Bearing this in mind, Fairtrade goods, a subset of CSR and sustainable development, is an attractive step for vendors to take towards their customers. In this paper, we try to learn who the buyers of Fairtrade products are and what their motivation is in order to help Fairtrade dealers know their target group better, while at the same time helping expand this target group for organizations such as Fairtrade Czech Republic. We utilize an empirical survey and employ both univariate and bivariate statistical analyses (descriptives, associations, correlations) for this purpose. While some previous findings were confirmed, such as (the influence of age and education on Fairtrade purchasing behavior, moral principles and quality of the product being stated as the most important motives to buy Fairtrade products, the significance of the Fairtrade logo and certificate for the buyers’ awareness) one was disproved. According to the gathered data, the economic situation of a household does not affect Fairtrade purchasing behavior.

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Donovan, R. "Store atmosphere and purchasing behavior." Journal of Retailing 70, no. 3 (1994): 283–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0022-4359(94)90037-x.

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Field, Alexander J. "Modern Business Enterprise as a Capital-Saving Innovation." Journal of Economic History 47, no. 2 (June 1987): 473–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022050700048208.

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The introduction and diffusion of what Alfred Chandler called modern business enterprise had a profound capital-saving impact on the American economy. Given the availability of the railroad and telegraph, purchasing more managerial labor services paid off principally via increased speed of production and inventory turnover, which spread costs of holding capital over a larger volume of output. This article challenges the consensus that nineteenth- and early twentieth-century technological change in the United States was overwhelmingly labor saving and interprets the factor-saving bias of modern business enterprise as representative rather than anomalous.

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Choi, Tae-Wol, and Kee-Won Suh. "A Study on the Effect of Water Saving Awareness on Purchasing Intention of Water Saving Product at Home." Industry Promotion Research 1, no. 1 (January 31, 2016): 123–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.21186/ipr.2016.1.1.123.

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