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Consumer support estimateIntroduced by the OECD to quantify agricultural policies, this measures transfers to or from consumers that are implicit in these policies. Since industrialized-country agricultural producers are routinely supported by raising prices, CSE estimates are usually negative. See also PSE.Similar MatchesConsumer durablesConsumer durablesConsumer products that are expected to last three years or more, such as an automobile or a home appliance. National Foundation for Consumer CreditNational Foundation for Consumer CreditA nonprofit organization that seeks to help consumers who have taken on too much debt by helping them work out payment plans and supplying credit counseling. 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 price indexConsumer price indexAn index which tracks the prices of a variety of goods purchased by an average consumer. The goods typically include food, clothing, utilities and medical care. Also known as the cost of living index which is used as a reference for wage increases and other similar inflation prone items such as Social Security payments. Consumer movementConsumer movementOne of four modes of supply of traded services, this one entails the buyer moving (temporarily) to the foreign location of the seller, as in the case of tourism. Further Suggestionsconsumer durablesConsumer goods Consumer price index Consumer surplus Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) Change in consumer surplus Consumer debenture Consumer Price Index Consumer finance company Consumer credit Consumer interest |
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