7. 3-7 Economic Impact:Abundance Principle Self-interest Completeinformation Absence ofexternalities Many buyers& sellers In an economy that produces more goods & services than can be consumed, advertising: Allows more-effective competition Keeps consumers informed Stimulates competition Self-regulates to keep market free & open
8. 3-8 Social Impact:Two Types of Criticism Short-term manipulative arguments Deception: puffery, nonproduct facts, bias, inaccuracy Subliminal myth Long-term macro arguments Proliferation Stereotyping Offensive Social impact Impacts values
9. 3-9 Social Responsibility and Ethics Responsibleadvertising can . . . Promoteharmony &stability Promotewell-being Influence elections Draw crowds toevents Ethical:morally right Socially Responsible:what society views as best
10. 3-10 Ethics of Advertising Insert ex. 3.3, p. 73 Levels of Ethical Responsibility Position = 0.4” horizontal, 1.5 vertical Size = 8.2” WIDE Resolution = 300 dpi
11. 3-11 How Government Regulates National: Legislative, Executive, Judiciary Provinces: governor City/Towns: mayor, police chief