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52 Custom - Made Wants MEANING AND ORIGIN OF CUSTOM What Is Custom ? First and probably most important among the forces influencing consumer demand and restricting freedom of choice is that force commonly known as custom .
52 Custom - Made Wants MEANING AND ORIGIN OF CUSTOM What Is Custom ? First and probably most important among the forces influencing consumer demand and restricting freedom of choice is that force commonly known as custom .
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It is reasonable to suppose that at its inception any custom had its origin in utility . Any group of individuals which initiates a food or clothing custom probably adopts that means because of its utility , but once a custom becomes ...
It is reasonable to suppose that at its inception any custom had its origin in utility . Any group of individuals which initiates a food or clothing custom probably adopts that means because of its utility , but once a custom becomes ...
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These illustrations of the origin of clothing customs have been chosen practically at random . ... is not to trace the origin of customs but to emphasize the power which custom plays in determining the economic choices of individuals .
These illustrations of the origin of clothing customs have been chosen practically at random . ... is not to trace the origin of customs but to emphasize the power which custom plays in determining the economic choices of individuals .
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Contents
THE ROLE OF CONSUMERS IN ECONOMIC LIFE | 3 |
CONSUMERS CHOICE | 20 |
FASHIONMADE WANTS | 129 |
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