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Question

SCHOOL PROJECT ?? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i had searched a lot of sites but nothings useful . please answer my question which i have given under 'ECONOMICS' section.

Answer 1

Hai !
Iam also a class X student.Iam also making this same project.I have been searching for this project last 2 months.

1 Introduction:
THE PROCESS of development along with the expanding globalisation and liberalisation process has increased the number of consumer related issues. Consumer protection has earned an important place in the political, economic and social agendas of many nations. In India, the Government has taken many steps including legislative, to protect consumers.
Education is a life long process of constantly acquiring relevant information, knowledge and skills. Consumer education is an important part of this process and is a basic consumer right that must be introduced at the school level. Consumers by definition include all citizens who are, by and large the biggest group, who are affected by almost all government, public or private decisions. The most important step in consumer education is awareness of consumer rights. However, consumer education is incomplete without the responsibilities and duties of consumers, and this influences individual behaviour to a great extent.

1 Need :
Many people are ignorant of their rights to get protected against the exploitation by so many others. So when there is a forum for such redress of grievances there seems to be no such exploitation by many; and becomes a rare one. So in order to get a clear picture of the level of exploitation of consumers, the awareness is required.

3 Role of producers :
proper labeling, full information, health warnings, handling information, expiration date, etc. keep to requirements, norms, standards
labelproducts according requirements, providing true facts
They have to produce and deliver the goods/services of rght quality at right price at right time at right place at right quantity with right face

If they are providing a service they should carry it out with due skill and care. They must also make sure that any materials they provide as part of this service are fit for the purpose.
It is also illegal for a supplier to cut off, or threaten to cut off, supply to a reseller (wholesale or retail) because they have been discounting goods or advertising discounts below prices set by the supplier.

Answer 2

Hey there.

They told us in America to be worried that foreigners are becoming better educated and would by vying for our jobs. Given that you can't be bothered to pick up your own textbook, and that you are asking us for help, I'm no longer worried.

Answer 3

Contracting is a major project for most people, whether it is building a home or replacing a heating and air conditioning system.

There is no way to ensure that every person will be satisfied every time with every job done by every contractor in North Carolina. It is hoped that the information presented on these pages will increase the odds in your favor.

People who know what they are doing seldom get burned in business transactions. They shop and compare. They expect to pay more for quality products and service. They are careful about "bargains," because, as the old saying goes, if a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

If needed, ask for advice or pay for it. It may cost you time and money, but it saves grief.

Always plan carefully.

Beware of any contractor who arrives at your home and announces a "serious" problem that must be taken care of immediately. Get a second opinion.

Most reliable contractors are too busy to go door to door looking for work, or to solicit business by phone (although some do distribute neighborhood flyers or promotional mailings).

Beware of special introductory offers and of salesmen who want to use your home as a "model" in exchange for a bargain rate.

Beware of fly-by-night sales pitches ("while we’re in the neighborhood" or "we have some extra materials left over from a job down the street").

Be suspicious of any offer that is good only today.

Be suspicious of any offer to make "on the spot" repairs.

Be careful with any contractor who pushes for part or all of the payment in advance, or with any contractor who needs payment in advance to purchase equipment for the job. This is especially true if it was the contractor who initiated the contact. Smart people pay at stages of work, or when the job is complete. Some specialized, one-of-a-kind custom work requires a good faith deposit, but exercise good judgment.

Never fall for a "lost" or "ruined" check ploy and write another check for a job. It often results in both checks being cashed. Instead, get an address and mail the new check after you have stopped payment on the old one.

Deal with someone whose work is known. Talk to friends, neighbors, associates.

Ask for names and addresses of previous customers. Check with those people who have had work done and ask if it was satisfactory. If possible, go out and look at some work a contractor has completed for someone else.

Local building or material supply firms know the better contractors. Contractor and home-builder associations can also recommend reputable member firms.

Obtain references from material suppliers and financial institutions, if possible, to determine whether a contractor is financially responsible.

Be sure the contractor has a permanent business location and telephone number. Verify them. A contractor who operates a business out of the back of a pickup truck with a cellular telephone may be difficult to find to complete a job or fix something that has gone wrong after the last bill is paid.

Make sure the contractor has liability insurance coverage and workers compensation (if required).

Obtain at least three estimates or bids for the work you need; do not automatically accept the lowest. Remember, the cost of materials and quality will affect the bid. A low bid based on inferior materials may not be any bargain; so consider more than the price alone. Also, beware any bid substantially lower than the others.

Whether you need a contractor for general construction, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, fire sprinkler or electrical work, make sure the contractor has the appropriate license, if required (see Introduction and Licensing). You have few recourses, legal and otherwise, if you hire an unlicensed contractor. Since few unlicensed contractors have adequate insurance, they may expose you to significant financial harm in the event of injury or property damage. Although an unlicensed contractor may give you a low bid, the risks of possible financial and legal consequences you may face probably outweigh any benefits a lower bid may seem to offer.

Beware of a contractor who says he works under another contractor’s license. It is illegal for one contractor to use another contractor’s license, just as it is illegal for someone to use someone else’s driver’s license.

When you have narrowed your search down to two (2) or (3) possible contractors, call your local Better Business Bureau, your city or county building inspection department, the Consumer Protection Section of the Department of Justice (919-733-7741) and the appropriate licensing board (see Introduction and Licensing) to see if there have been serious complaints against any of them.

Finally, before you begin your project with a contractor, you may wish to consult additional information resources. The Consumer Resource Handbook put out by the federal government offers general information on making purchases and resolving complaints.
Be sure your contract contains the following:

The contractor’s name, street address, phone number and license number.
Start and completion dates. Although these should allow for reasonable delays, a clause allowing you to withhold payment if work slows down for no apparent reason is beneficial. If time is important, you could consider negotiating a completion date with a penalty for every day late, and a bonus if the job is finished early.
A detailed description of the work to be done, a description of the materials and equipment to be used (brand names, colors, size, styles and model numbers), and a list of all costs spelled out clearly.
A schedule of payments showing the amount of each payment in dollars and cents and the stage of completion at which each payment becomes due.
If you want a warranty, make sure it is in writing as part of the contract. Good contractors always guarantee their work. Also, require the contractor to furnish you any written warranties offered by the manufacturers of materials or appliances that are to be installed.
A guarantee that the contractor carries liability insurance and has workers compensation coverage, in case of accidents on the job.
For a large remodeling job that involves many subcontractors and a substantial financial commitment, it is a good idea to specify in the contract that the contractor is responsible for obtaining lien releases from each of the subcontractors and material suppliers.
Everything you feel is important to the job, including complete cleanup and removal of debris and materials and special requests for saving certain materials or appliances.
A statement that the contractor will obtain all required building permits (see Permits/Inspections), and that all work will be done in accordance with all applicable building codes and inspected before final payment.
A statement that all changes (added work, substitution of materials, etc.) made after the contract is signed will be written, clearly worded, and signed.
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Answer 4

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