What Defines Counterfeiting? A Timeline Analysis of the Definition
Ali Ahmed,Muhammad Nauman Abbasi,Omer Farooq +2 more
- Vol. 6, Iss: 2, pp 641-650
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This article intends to use text analysis technique to provide the reader with a summary of the existing academic literature on counterfeiting and counterfeit product-related literature by providing a brief (yet ample) list on counterfeit(ing).Abstract:
Though addressed widely by academicians and researchers across the globe, the subject of counterfeiting dates back to historical times of 27BC. In academic literature, the discussion on counterfeit(ing) began a century back when researchers started to define its boundaries through their understanding. Ranging from the classical descriptions on counterfeit, counterfeiting, counterfeit trade and counterfeit product(s), this article intends to use text analysis technique to provide the reader with a summary of the existing academic literature on the aforementioned subjects. It summarizes key definitions from the respective area with a broader aim to bridge the gap in the existing counterfeiting and counterfeit product-related literature by providing a brief (yet ample) list on counterfeit(ing). Moreover, it also identifies the key similarities exiting in the definition set. The article concludes with authors own definition of counterfeiting and counterfeit product(s) based on the conceptualization developed through the understanding of combined definitions from the literature.read more
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Consumer behavior and counterfeit purchase in the Tanzanian mainland
TL;DR: In this paper, the influence of moral judgement, subjective norm and self-regulatory efficacy in predicting behavioural intention to purchase counterfeit products among Tanzanian consumers was examined. But the authors did not consider the effect of idolatry on the relationship between consumers' behavioural intention and purchase behaviour of counterfeit products.
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Understanding and tackling unethical consumption: The case of counterfeit consumption
TL;DR: This article examined how consumers feel when they use counterfeits, and how these feelings affect purchase intentions toward counterfeits and genuine brands and found that counterfeit users experience mixed emotions, stemming from concerns about the signals the counterfeit might send to others.
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