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Author:Repo, P.
Timonen, P.
Zilliacus, K.
Title:Alternative regulatory cases challenging consumer policy
Journal:Journal of Consumer Policy
2009 : SEP, VOL. 32:3, p. 289-301
Index terms:consumers
policy
networks
communication
information technology
Freeterms:self-regulation
postmodern politics
Language:eng
Abstract:Using the concept of postmodern politics, this study provides insights into how alternative regulation is challenging consumer policy. Especially, explored are two alternative regulatory cases: trust marks and consumer-generated information systems which both exemplify alternative regulation of electronic commerce. Based on the analysis, it is suggested that governmental consumer policy cannot imitate the alternative regulatory solutions etc.
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