Will big-business mergers hurt consumers?

Article Abstract:

Industrial analysts express contradicting views on the potential effects of consolidation to consumers. Some claim that mergers would give way to broader line of products and services while others believe the trend would create a deteriorating impact on price and quality of products.

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Will big-business mergers hurt consumers?

Article Abstract:

Eighty-four percent of respondents in a survey by "Glamour" magazine believe that corporate mergers will adversely affect consumers while only 16% believe otherwise. Consumers believe that with fewer companies, prices will inevitably become higher while customers become powerless.

Economic aspects, Market surveys, Purchasing power

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Capping sky-high damages: will consumers be the winners or losers?

Article Abstract:

Readers are invited to respond to questions regarding limiting punitive damages in torts. The litigiousness of US citizens, the risk of having more dangerous products on the market if product liability is limited and other topics are addressed.

Product liability, Public opinion, Products liability

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