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Consumption and the Problem of Time

Philip B. Schary
- 01 Apr 1971 - 
- Vol. 35, Iss: 2, pp 50-55
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In this article, the authors discuss the ways in which time enters into consumers' product choices, how the consumer perceives the time involved in these choices, and the significance of adding consideration of time for marketing.
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The author discusses the ways in which time enters into consumers’ product choices, how the consumer perceives the time involved in these choices, and the significance of adding consideration of time for marketing. Time is a neglected dimension in the study of consumer behavior in this article. The implications of time for marketing strategy are described, and new ways to look at both products and markets are suggested.

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