[Influx of Fake Products in Third World Market]

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ABSTRACT

In this study we try to explore the concept of fake products in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on fake products and its relation with market of the third world. The research also analyzes many aspects of counterfeit products and tries to gauge its effect on third world customers. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for fake products and tries to describe the overall effect of those on people.

Table of Contents

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the Study1

Problem Statement1

Research Aims and Objectives1

Significance of the Study1

Rationale2

Research Question2

CHAPTER 02: LITERATURE REVIEW4

Theoretical Framework4

Services4

Unilever Example7

The Impact On Economic8

CHAPTER 03: METHODOLOGY10

Research Design10

Literature Search10

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS11

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION14

REFERENCES17

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

In 10 years, the number of fake goods seized entering the Third World has almost tripled. Clothing, computer software, luxury goods, but more disturbing: especially construction materials and medicines. The report provided by the Union of Manufacturers paints a damning on the business now become billionaires.

Problem Statement

In less than 10 years, counterfeiting has increased very disturbing: while "only" 25.3 million items were seized at many third world countries borders in 1999, this figure reached 179 million in 2008. The cost for the G20 is exorbitant: more than $ 100 billion.

Research Aims and Objectives

The research focuses on the following aims and objectives:

The impact of fake products in the third world market.

Significance of the Study

In the sector of luxury goods and fashion, a belief is rooted in the minds of some uninformed people. Indeed, for them, fake luxury goods contribute to the dissemination of the image without causing a substantial shortfall. This idea cannot be upheld because the consumer who buys a fake probably would not have bought the original for obvious reasons which are costs important strengths. For the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), this lax attitude could be a favorable factor to the increase of counterfeiting of luxury goods in the third world. The fact remains that the luxury industry is facing a new generation of fake products for which distinguishes genuine products is very difficult to do. In this case, the consumer is not necessarily aware of the infringing nature of the product especially when the distribution network has also been deceived.

Rationale

Another worrying phenomenon: initially affecting mainly the luxury sector, counterfeiting is now spreading to consumer products: soaps, cigarettes, liquor, sporting goods and more disturbing: the drugs and auto parts. While there are only a few years, counterfeiters address mainly luxury goods, their scope have ...