An ethical analysis of deception in advertising

This paper examines several issues regarding deception in advertising. Some generally accepted definitions are considered and found to be inadequate. An alternative definition is proposed for legal/regulatory purposes and is related to a suggested definition of the term deception as it is used in ev...

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Authors: Carson, Thomas L. (Author) ; Wokutch, Richard E. (Author) ; Cox, James E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer 1985
In: Journal of business ethics
Year: 1985, Volume: 4, Issue: 2, Pages: 93-104
Further subjects:B Weak Assumption
B Prima Facie
B Alternative Definition
B Economic Growth
B Current Regulation
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