Consumer Protection, Globalization and Democracy

Authors

• John Goldring, District Court of New South Wales, Australia

Abstract

The article examines the challenges posed by globalization to consumer protection and the role of nation-states in regulating economic activities. It argues that while globalization offers benefits, it often undermines consumer protections by creating inequalities in information and economic power. The analysis highlights the tension between international trade agreements, which can limit national sovereignty, and the need for robust consumer protection laws. The article also explores the complexities of extraterritorial enforcement of laws and the role of nation-states in maintaining legal frameworks that balance consumer rights with business interests.

Disciplines

Consumer Protection Law | Law

Recommended Citation

John Goldring, Consumer Protection, Globalization and Democracy, 6 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 1 (1998).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol6/iss1/3