Welcome to the first iteration of the eb™ Journal. At this stage, it contains over one thousand academic papers and other research that have been produced over several decades by over two thousand authors from around the world. The vast majority are selected because they use terms such as ethical brand and ethical branding to characterise settings and outcomes in many different techno-industrial consumption contexts that concern the social, economic and environmental well-being of humanity.
There is growing consumer interest in things that are “unspoiled, pristine, genuine, untouched, and traditional” (Handler 1986, 2); and this is captured in a wide variety of market offerings and Read More »
Imagine that you have just finished some hand grip exercises, or you have just finished putting together a puzzle. You find some grapes and apples on the kitchen table. Which fruit would you choose Read More »
Consumers often make inferences by observing the behavior of others in the marketplace. These inferences can provide important information for our own judgments (Asch 1956; Yaniv et al 2011) and Read More »
Consumers never before had the opportunity to customize such a wide variety of products. An increasing number of companies are offering web-based services that allow customers to design their own Read More »
Faces provide insights into the traits and characters of individuals. For example, attractive individuals are often perceived (or stereotyped) as having more positive personality traits and Read More »