Examining the dynamics of consumer expectations in a Chinese context

Journal of Business Research

Volumn 58, Issue 6, 2005, Pages 777-786

  Tam, Jackie L M ^a  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

China; Consumer expectations; Decision making

Indexed keywords

EID: 12144261602     PISSN: 01482963     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2003.08.011     Document Type: Article

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