Consumerism is an economic theory that links prosperity to consumer demand for ___________ and ____________.

Name THREE identity factors that might influence a consumer's spending habits.

True or False: Federal law requires warnings on products such as cigarettes to discourage consumers from buying them.

In 2006, Canadians spent more than $400 _______________ on products and services.

Name 3 advertising techniques.

Which two types of economies are influenced by consumer spending?

Give an example of a type of audience that a media message might target.

Some people boycott certain cosmetic products because companies believe that using _____________ to test their products is the most effective way to determine the safety of their products for customers.

Goods that have the least negative impact on the environment are called ___________ _____________ (2 words)

True or False: Advertisers may use false and misleading information about products and services as a way of influencing consumers.

According to the theory of consumerism, the more consumers ________, the ________ it is for the economy.

True or False: In the U.S., consumer spending accounts for more than 50% of economic activity annually.

Laws in Canada and the United States state that producers must include a list of ingredients on the ________ and __________ products that they produce.

Many consumers choose to buy these types of food products, for health and safety reasons, as well as to protect the environment.

"Taste tests show that 60% of young people choose JOLT soda over other leading brands."
What advertising technique is this?

List two things that your choices as a consumer can affect.

Governments can encourage consumer spending by giving _________ breaks.

True or False: 2007, the Canadian federal government introduced legislation that required all companies to reduce trans fats in their food products.

True or False: Canada has legislation limiting the amount of toxins that industries can release into the atmosphere, but the United States does not.

In mixed and market economies, marketers create ______________: they encourage you to buy products even if you don't need them.

Which North American country has the highest GDP (Gross Domestic Product)?

Fewer jobs and falling profits are signs that an economy is ______________.

The U.S. has laws making ____________ and ____________ mandatory in cars.

One third of the waste in North America comes from
_______________.

In Canada, rules about advertising come under the _____________ Act, which aims to ensure fair business practices among producers.