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Consumer Protection Law: Markets and the Law

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Legal Framework that Protects Consumers in the Marketplace

Consumer Protection Law: Markets and the Law is a comprehensive guide to the legal framework that protects consumers in the marketplace. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the key principles of consumer protection law, including the law of contracts, the law of torts, and the law of consumer credit.

Consumer Protection Law (Markets and the Law)

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	697 pages

The law of contracts governs the formation and enforcement of agreements between consumers and businesses. This book provides a detailed overview of the elements of a contract, the defenses to contract formation, and the remedies for breach of contract. The law of torts provides remedies for injuries that are caused by the wrongful conduct of others. This book discusses the different types of torts that can be asserted by consumers, such as negligence, fraud, and misrepresentation. The law of consumer credit regulates the lending of money to consumers. This book provides an overview of the different types of consumer credit transactions, the disclosures that must be made to consumers, and the protections that are available to consumers under the law.

Consumer Protection Law: Markets and the Law is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the legal framework that protects consumers in the marketplace. This book is a valuable tool for students, lawyers, and policymakers alike.

Chapter 1: to Consumer Protection Law
Chapter 2: The Law of Contracts
Chapter 3: The Law of Torts
Chapter 4: The Law of Consumer Credit
Chapter 5: Emerging Issues in Consumer Protection Law

Chapter 1: to Consumer Protection Law

This chapter provides an overview of the legal framework that protects consumers in the marketplace. It discusses the history of consumer protection law, the different sources of consumer protection law, and the goals of consumer protection law.

Chapter 2: The Law of Contracts

This chapter provides a detailed overview of the law of contracts. It discusses the elements of a contract, the defenses to contract formation, and the remedies for breach of contract.

Chapter 3: The Law of Torts

This chapter discusses the different types of torts that can be asserted by consumers, such as negligence, fraud, and misrepresentation.

Chapter 4: The Law of Consumer Credit

This chapter provides an overview of the different types of consumer credit transactions, the disclosures that must be made to consumers, and the protections that are available to consumers under the law.

Chapter 5: Emerging Issues in Consumer Protection Law

This chapter discusses emerging issues in consumer protection law, such as the use of big data and the rise of the sharing economy.

About the Author

John Smith is a professor of law at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books and articles on consumer protection law. His research focuses on the impact of technology on consumer protection law.