Analyses of consumers from various Asian countries indicate falling confidence and a tightening of belts during recession. Strategies employed by consumers to tide them over the economic crisis include: more comparative shopping; delaying purchases of expensive items; placing more emphasis on product durability and functionality; switching to lower end and local brands; developing a product life cycle-cost perspective; relying more on informative and less on imagery-based advertisements; and buying more often at discount stores.
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