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“Why Don’t Consumers Care About CSR?”: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Role of CSR in Consumption Decisions

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  • Magdalena Öberseder
  • Bodo Schlegelmilch
  • Verena Gruber

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  • Magdalena Öberseder & Bodo Schlegelmilch & Verena Gruber, 2011. "“Why Don’t Consumers Care About CSR?”: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Role of CSR in Consumption Decisions," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 104(4), pages 449-460, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:104:y:2011:i:4:p:449-460
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-011-0925-7
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