Journal of Consumer Affairs

Scope

The journal features analysis of individual, business, and government decisions and actions that affect consumers’ interests in the marketplace. Contributions from the social and behavioral sciences, consumer sciences, education, communication, social work, business, law, public administration and public policy are welcomed. Research articles, practical applications, and policy commentary all have a place in the journal while remaining clearly distinguished from one another. Research on issues of topical relevance to consumer markets may be of empirical or conceptual design. Insights and evidence of significance from practice are published in the Trends and Applications section of the journal. The Reviews and Commentary section is devoted to articles that present evidence-based perspectives on research literatures or policy issues of importance to consumers. Articles appearing in all sections of the journal are subject to double-blind peer review.