A land fit for consumers

Article Abstract:

Sales of luxury goods are strong in Japan, and a great deal is spent on advertising, yet the interests of consumers are not always considered. Bureaucrats, politicians and businessmen have colluded and ignored consumers' needs. Companies have been protected from competition, and large companies have developed high pressure marketing techiques. The government is starting to pay more attention to consumer rights, while the Consumers' Union is drawing attention to environmental issues such as doxin pollution from burning plastics. Greater emphasis on consumers means that specialist companies and those offering discounts are likely to have more of a future than loose conglomerates.

Japan, Consumer protection

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The ties that bind

Article Abstract:

The use of the telegraph and ticker tape brought about a consolidation of stock exchanges, with the New York exchange emerging as the dominant location. Some wonder if further technology and communications advances will make such markets obsolete, but this seems unlikely.

Forecasts and trends

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In the pits

Article Abstract:

Chicago, IL, is considered one of the leading financial centers. The exchanges include the Chicago Board of Trade, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and the Chicago Boards Options Exchange. Technology may eventually make the center obsolete, however.

Finance, Chicago, Illinois, Illinois

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