Finnish Consumer SocietyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The students
•know the development of Finnish consumer society and can view changes from a consumer perspective •understand the interdependency between national economy institutions and households
•know the development of household resources and, in particular, incomes and consumption
•understand the significance of consumption potential as part of the economic activities of consumers
•recognize the characteristics of the various consumer groups and the factors affecting consumption
•can use relevant information sources

Content

•societal development and interrelations of social institutions
•information sources related to consumption
•development of consumption
•consumer’s resources and related factors
•the visibility of values in consumption
•consumer’s management of finances
•characteristics of consumer groups
•problems of a consumer society

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students demonstrate, through versatile assignments and exam, their command of the set learning outcomes.