Question 41
Consumer ProtectionThe saying that the 'consumer is always right' describes the doctrine of
- A.caveat emptor.
- B.consumer sovereignty.
- C.consumer protection.
- D.proximate cause.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (consumer sovereignty.)
Explanation
Consumer sovereignty means the consumer is 'king': what consumers choose to buy decides what firms produce. Caveat emptor means 'let the buyer beware'.