The Aging Consumer Perspectives from Psychology and Economics |
|
| Editor:
| Drolet, Aimee
Schwarz, Norbert
Yoon, Carolyn |
| Series title: | Marketing and Consumer Psychology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-136-98012-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
|
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $64.95 |
Book Description:
|
At present, about 45 million Americans are over the age of 65, and by 2020, one out of every six Americans will be 65 or older. These statistics are reflective of a worldwide phenomenon in developing and developed countries alike unrivalled since the Industrial Revolution.
This edited volume, written by experts in many fields, examines the economic and psychological research on how aging consumers behave, make decisions, and choose in the marketplace. The book...
More Description
At present, about 45 million Americans are over the age of 65, and by 2020, one out of every six Americans will be 65 or older. These statistics are reflective of a worldwide phenomenon in developing and developed countries alike unrivalled since the Industrial Revolution.
This edited volume, written by experts in many fields, examines the economic and psychological research on how aging consumers behave, make decisions, and choose in the marketplace. The book takes stock of what is known, identifies gaps and open questions, and outlines an agenda for future research. It covers topics from the individual to the societal level of analysis.