Current Status of Consumer Law within European Uunion

• Autorzy: Holger Buck
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The article presents an analysis of European Union (EU) law regarding consumer protection and mentions current status of consumer law within EU. It reflects the impact of changing consumer behavior with reference to consumer law. Consumer protection embraces the protection of consumers' individual rights by granting rights of withdrawal and their collective interest related to exercise rights of civil action.(original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Consumer behaviour; Consumer; Legal regulations; Civil law

PL

Zachowania konsumenta; Konsument; Regulacje prawne; Prawo cywilne

• Czasopismo: Journal of Economics & Management / University of Economics in Katowice
• Rocznik: 2012
• Numer: nr 9
• Strony: 69--85

Twórcy

autor

Holger Buck

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