Mapping & Qualifying Consumption Changes in Product Categories during Recessionary Times

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  •   Ray Titus Area Chairperson & Professor – Marketing Alliance University, School of Business, Central Campus, Chikkahagade Cross, Chandapura, Anekal Main Road, Anekal, Bangalore, Karnataka, Pin – 562 106

Keywords:

Recession, Consumption, Purchase Quantum, Brand Switching, Product Category.

Abstract

The term 'Recession' seems to be on everyone's mind. Though the layman may not necessarily know how to define 'recession' on technical lines, its effects are apparent to all in terms of job losses, falling production and consumption. Recession also takes its toll on consumer consumption, both in terms of purchase quality and kind. This paper studies the impact of recession driven changes in consumption, keeping in mind two particular product categories.

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2012-01-01

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Titus, R. (2012). Mapping & Qualifying Consumption Changes in Product Categories during Recessionary Times. Indian Journal of Marketing, 42(1), 29–35. Retrieved from https://indianjournalofcomputerscience.com/index.php/ijom/article/view/37433

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