Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
What Is Your Responsibility?
In a global economy, products and services are available from around the world. What you purchase determines who will have jobs, and who won’t. Many people believe that if you don’t buy American-made products, American workers will suffer. However, if you buy a product that is not of the highest quality and best value, you are not using your purchasing power wisely. Consider the following questions:
- Do you think we have the duty to buy American-made products first?
- Do you know who makes the products you purchase?
- Do you agree that consumers have the right to purchase the best value regardless of who makes it?
Using the course discussions area, post your answers to these questions, and include reasons for the choices that you made. Return to the topic several times over the next few days to read your coursemates’ posts. Reply to at least two of them, being sure to ask questions, and encourage further conversation.