The Informed Consumer
Business Studies · 1st Year · Consumer Awareness · 1.º Período

The Informed Consumer

Exploring consumer rights, responsibilities, and how to make informed, ethical purchasing decisions. Students discuss the balance between price, quality, and sustainability.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsJunior Cycle Business Studies LO 1.6Junior Cycle Business Studies LO 1.7

About This Topic

Exploring consumer rights, responsibilities, and how to make informed, ethical purchasing decisions. Students discuss the balance between price, quality, and sustainability.

Key Questions

  1. What are our basic rights as consumers?
  2. What responsibilities do we have when purchasing goods?
  3. How can we make more ethical purchasing decisions?

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