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Global Consumer Organizations
Global Institutions Series
Author: Ronit Karsten
Language: EnglishSubject for Global Consumer Organizations:
Keywords
policy; protection; issues; movement; competition; business; community; intergovernmental; codex; alimentarius; Consumer Policy; SPS Agreement; International Food Safety Authorities Network; UNCTAD Secretariat; G20 High Level Principles; Civil Society; Global Consumer Movement; Traditional Public Regulation; Cases Business; WDC; Consumer Movement; Consumer Protection; Policy Transfer; Consumer Issues; Financial Consumer Protection; Codex Alimentarius Commission; Consumer Organizations; B20 Coalition; Inter-agency Coordination; Impact; ICN; Cfs; ASC; Permanent Entities; WFTO
Publication date: 09-2015
· 13.8x21.6 cm · Paperback
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Add to cart the book of Ronit KarstenPublication date: 09-2015
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As corporate activity continues to expand in line with the continued globalization of the economy there is an increasing demand for establishing rules to regulate the trans-boundary activities of firms and their many and complex relations with consumers. Until now, sources of knowledge in this field have been scattered and unsystematic and this volume fills a key gap in current literature, providing a concise and accessible introduction to the role of global consumer organizations.
The book:
- Provides an historical overview that traces the early attempts made before WWII to formulate elements of global consumer policy, highlighting key issues and initiatives up until the 1980s.
- Outlines the groups of organizations that are responsible for dealing with consumer issues in areas such as trade and development, socio-economics and the environment, including the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, World Trade Organization, International Monetary Fund, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, and World Bank.
- Analyses the group of special intergovernmental organizations that address the problems of specific consumer segments, industries and service-providers, including the World Health Organization, International Telecommunication Union and World Tourism Organization.
- Evaluates both current and future challenges and dilemmas facing consumer organizations, including addressing the continued issues of coordination between them.
Providing a much-needed overview of this key area in international organization, Global Consumer Organizations will be of interest to students and scholars in a range of areas, including international political economy, consumer behaviour, international organizations, economic policy and consumer behaviour.
Introduction. 1 Historical trajectories 2 General organizations and issues 3 Special organizations and issues 4 Coordination between agencies and across issues 5 Private organizations: consumers and business 6 Conclusion
Karsten Ronit is Associate Professor of Political Science at the Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.