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A Primer on Consumer Behavior
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A Primer on Consumer Behavior

by David W. Stewart
July 2018
Beginner content levelBeginner
140 pages
3h 14m
English
Business Expert Press
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CHAPTER 2

Forces Influencing Buyer Decision Making and Behavior

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Chapter 1 introduced the importance of understanding consumers’ goals as drivers of consumer behavior. Consumers’ goals arise from many sources and are influenced by numerous factors. This chapter explores the factors that influence consumers’ goals.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781947441217