Consumer science

Consumer science

Consumer science is the study of providing for the well-being of individuals and households in the context of how they are influenced by marketplace institutions and communities. Consumer science draws from fields such as economics, sociology, psychology, law, and business. Consumer behavior, household finance, and consumer protection are major areas of consumer science.

Consumer science is a primary science in creating new products. You have to make sure that it is safe and that it is wanted in the market.

See also

*Family and consumer science


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