Lemons on the web: a signaling approach to the problem of trust in Internet commerce

Article Abstract:

Retailers selling their products on web are faced with a problem of differentiating themselves from untrustworthy Web merchants. Three factors or signals affect the changes in purchasing behavior of the consumer. Consequently, it is concluded that ability, benevolence and integrity affect trust of the consumer and can be used as signals to prove trustworthiness of the retailer.

Australia, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Management dynamics, Nonstore Retailers, Management, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, Online shopping, Company business management

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Behavioral finance and asset prices: where do we stand?

Article Abstract:

Behavioral science, one of the most promising fields of economics, is a quickly growing area of research. Anomalies identified in the behavioral literature with a special focus on those, which might affect market prices, are surveyed.

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Market Research, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Market Research & Product Development, Marketing research, Social sciences, Behavioural sciences, Behavioral sciences

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Effects of study design characteristics of WTA-WTP disparity: a meta analytical framework

Article Abstract:

A study analyzing the reasons for disparity between the individual's willingness to pay a price for a good and his willingness to accept a price for the same good is presented.

France, Turkey, Equipment Purchase Analysis, Purchasing, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Consumers, Sales, Sales analysis

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