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Consumer goodsGoods not used in production but, bought for personal or household use such as food, clothing, and entertainment.Consumer goods Similar MatchesChange in consumer surplusChange in consumer surplusThe change in consumer surplus due to a change in market conditions, usually a price change. For a price change, it is measured by the area to the left of the demand curve between the two prices, indicating a gain if price falls and a loss if it rises. Consumer Credit Protection Act of 1968Consumer Credit Protection Act of 1968Federal legislation establishing rules for the disclosure of the terms of a loan to protect borrowers. See: Truth in lending. Consumer finance companyConsumer finance companySee: Finance company Consumer creditConsumer creditCredit a firm grants to consumers for the purchase of goods or services. Also called retail credit. Consumer price indexConsumer price indexA price index for the goods purchased by consumers in an economy, usually based on only a small sample of what they consume. Commonly used to measure inflation. Contrasts with the implicit price deflator. Further SuggestionsConsumer movementConsumer Price Index Consumer interest consumer durables Consumer durables Consumer surplus consumer price index Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) Consumer support estimate Consumer debenture National Foundation for Consumer Credit |
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