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	Frequently Asked Questions
		The reference person of the consumer unit is the first member mentioned by the respondent when asked to "Start with the name of the person or one of the persons who owns or rents the home." It is with respect to this person that the relationship of the other consumer unit members is determined.
		The data shown in the published tables are averages for all consumer units, or for all the consumer units in a particular demographic group.
		Because not all consumer units purchase each item during the survey period, the average expenditure for an item is generally considerably lower than the expenditure by those consumer units that purchased that item.
	www.bls.gov /cex/csxfaqs.htm (4086 words)

	Center for Community Economic Development - Consumer Expenditure Survey
		The Consumer Expenditure Survey data provided on diskettes are tables of average expenditures, income, and characteristics of consumer units classified by different demographic and economic characteristics.
		Expenditures by individual consumer units may differ from the average even if the characteristics of the group are similar to the individual consumer unit.
		For example, the expenditures, income, and characteristics for the group with consumer unit head under age 25 are averaged across all consumer units with that characteristic.
	www.uwex.edu /ces/cced/data/cesfaq.html (3560 words)

	split way consumer units
		A consumer unit should be installed by a qualified competent person in accordance with all relevant legislation and regulations including building regulations and wiring regulations BS7671.
		Consumer units that are fully RCD protected are available but could be dangerous, if the RCD trips for a fault or a nuisance trip it will cause the electricity to all the circuits to be isolated.
		This is the consumer unit with the visor open, which exposes all of the switches.
	www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk /consumer_unit_split_load.htm (771 words)

	Consumer unit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A consumer unit is a box of fuses or breakers, usually arranged in a single row.
		A consumer unit fitted with just fuses is often referred to as a "fuse box".
		This type of consumer unit was very popular in Britain until 2001 when wiring regulations mandated residual current device (RCD) protection for sockets that could "reasonably be expected to" supply outdoor equipment (BS7671:2001, ISBN 0-86341-373-0).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Consumer_unit (286 words)

	Consumer and producer surplus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Consumer surplus is the difference between the amount that consumers actually pay and the amount that they would have been willing to pay.
		The "last" unit does not mean the last unit in time or space, but the unit the consumer would not have bought if the price were just a little higher.
		More generally, the total benefit from consuming 10 units of this good is the entire area under the demand curve, as illustrated by the blue shaded area.
	www.eco.utexas.edu /graduate/Konstantinova/3_Surplus.htm (598 words)

	CREDIT RIGHTS STUDY INTRODUCTION
		The unit is designed so instructors can teach one or more, depending on the time available and the needs of their students.
		Therefore, a unit may be taught during a one- or two-week period, depending on the use of role play and simulation activities, the amount of class time available, the level and background of students, the number of topics and activities used, and the use of additional materials.
		The agency proposes a regulation and consumers, creditors and others in the credit industry, and legislators have an opportunity to comment on whether the regulation is fair and meets the proposes for which it is intended.
	www.in.gov /dfi/education/StudyUnits/UNITLIST.html (1922 words)

	Consumer Protection Unit - Office Of The Wyoming Attorney General
		The Consumer Protection Unit's primary duty is the enforcement of the Wyoming Consumer Protection Act, which prohibits unfair and deceptive acts and practices in consumer transactions.
		Any monies or property recovered in a class action under this subsection which cannot, with due diligence, be restored to consumers within one (1) year after judgment becomes final shall be returned to the party depositing the same.
		The civil penalty provided under this section may be recovered in any action brought under this article by the enforcing authority, or the enforcing authority may terminate any investigation or action upon agreement by the telephone solicitor or merchant to pay a stipulated civil penalty.
	attorneygeneral.state.wy.us /text/consumer.htm (5981 words)

	Installing A Consumer Unit UK : Diy Hints, Tips & Advice : Diy Doctor
		The modern consumer unit is the centre, or heart, of the wiring system in the home.
		An information label near the consumer unit explains this The resistor passes more current than that required for tripping, and the duration of the test is not limited, so testing in this way does not provide proof that the unit is working to specification.
		Each circuit cable is fed into the consumer unit and connected to an MCB of the appropriate rating.
	www.diydoctor.org.uk /projects/consumer_unit.htm (1168 words)

	fused consumer unit
		Here we have a fused consumer unit in an older property, whilst consumer units of this type do what they are supposed to do they are often overloaded on a regular basis.
		Should your consumer unit need changing then it is a good idea to get the regional electricity board to fit a double pole isolator switch between the meter tails and the consumer unit.
		When consumer units are wired up it is accepted practice to put the fuses in descending order from the main switch, so that the largest fuse will be closest to the main switch and the smallest fuse will be farthest away.
	www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk /diy_electrics_fused_consumer_unit.htm (539 words)

	MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
		As the main agency for consumer complaints nationally, the ministry of consumer Affairs is aware of the problems which consumers face daily.
		The consumer is the primary beneficiary of this project.
		Consumer movements can be the difference between life and death in many cases.
	www.nalis.gov.tt /Government/MinOfConsumerAffairs.html (1827 words)

	State of Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General
		The Consumer Protection Unit investigates and mediates consumer complaints concerning unfair and unlawful business practices and misleading advertising arising out of alleged violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (R.I. Gen. L.
		The Consumer Unit is also responsible for enforcement of the Telephone Sales Solicitation Act (R.I. Gen. L.
		Consumers are directed to the appropriate governmental or private agencies for help in answering specialized questions or resolving disputes, which are not within the Unit's jurisdiction.
	www.riag.state.ri.us /civil/unit.php?name=consumer (198 words)

	Consumer Expenditure Survey Home Page
		The Consumer Expenditure Survey (CE) program consists of two surveys collected for the Bureau of Labor Statistics by the Census Bureau — the quarterly Interview survey and the Diary survey — that provide information on the buying habits of American consumers, including data on their expenditures, income, and consumer unit (families and single consumers) characteristics.
		Consumer Expenditures in 2004 (annual report) (PDF 371K)
		Consumer Expenditures in 2003 (annual report) (PDF 129K)
	www.bls.gov /cex (659 words)

	Consumer Expenditure Survey, 1999: Diary Survey
		The survey consists of two separate components: (1) a quarterly Interview Survey in which each consumer unit in the sample is interviewed every three months over a fifteen-month period, and (2) a Diary Survey completed by the sample consumer units for two consecutive one-week periods.
		The Consumer Unit Characteristics and Income (FMLY) files supply information on consumer unit characteristics, consumer unit income, and characteristics and earnings of the reference person and his or her spouse.
		A consumer unit consists of all members of a particular housing unit who are related by blood, marriage, adoption, or some other legal arrangement.
	webapp.icpsr.umich.edu /cocoon/ICPSR-STUDY/03227.xml (701 words)

	IC Insights - Press Releases
		Application specific analog IC unit shipments are forecast to set an all-time record in 3Q05, ending at a level 25 percent greater than the previous record high reached in 3Q04.
		Moreover, the expected 42 percent jump in 3Q05/2Q05 consumer analog unit shipments would be significantly greater than the largest quarterly increase registered in the boom year of 2004 (26 percent in 2Q04/1Q04).
		Similar to the consumer analog segment, 3Q05 consumer logic unit shipments are expected to set an all-time record, 27 percent greater than the previous high set in 2Q04.
	www.icinsights.com /news/releases/press20051012.html (570 words)

	VDACS - Consumer Services - Office of Consumer Affairs
		The Counseling, Intake and Dispute Resolution Unit handles complaints related to the advertisement, sale, or lease of goods and services that are intended for personal, family or home use.
		This unit works closely with the Office of the Attorney General and local Commonwealth’s Attorneys to stop illegal activities, and to pursue civil and criminal prosecutions.
		The Regulatory Programs Unit oversees all registrations, investigations, and related surety management for certain types of businesses that are required to file with the Office and may be required to post surety for the protection of Virginia consumers.
	www.vdacs.virginia.gov /consumers/oca.shtml (353 words)

	Consumer unit gets to work \| LJWorld.com
		The unit, launched in July by the Douglas County Attorney’s Office, has fielded 25 requests for assistance from consumers complaining about problems that normally would be forwarded to the Kansas attorney general for review, investigation and potential prosecution.
		Now that the unit is up and running, Branson and others in the office are putting together a Community Alert Network to expand the unit’s reach.
		Bob Claus, chief assistant district attorney, is working as the unit’s lead attorney, and Phyllis Payne is drawing upon her own check-investigating experience and expertise to serve as the unit’s lead investigator.
	www2.ljworld.com /news/2006/nov/30/consumer_unit_gets_work (623 words)

	Stanford GSB: Jackson Library: Research Guides: Consumer Research
		Surveys of Consumers - monthly survey conducted by the Survey Research Center, University of Michigan.
		Consumer Expenditure Survey - from Bureau of Labor Statistics.
		provide information on the buying habits of American consumers, including data on their expenditures, income, and consumer unit (families and single consumers) characteristics.
	www.gsb.stanford.edu /library/research/consumer.html (394 words)

	County Of Marin: District Attorney - Consumer & Environmental Protection Unit
		The Consumer Protection Unit is responsible for handling a broad spectrum of consumer protection activities.
		The mediation program, staffed with one full-time employee and well-trained volunteers, handles consumer-vendor dispute mediation, education of both consumers and retailers, and is a public resource for consumer rights information.
		This program also assists consumers in efforts to obtain a resolution of their dispute, short of going to court.
	www.co.marin.ca.us /depts/da/main/dist/ConsumerMain.cfm (321 words)

	Attorney General - Consumer Protection Home Page
		F.A.Q. The Consumer Protection Unit is part of the Fraud Division of the Attorney General's Office.
		The objective of the programs and functions of the Consumer Protection Unit is the protection of the general public against consumer fraud and violation of consumer protection laws.
		An important part of Consumer Protection's work is to provide Delaware citizens with the information necessary to avoid becoming victims of consumer fraud and to help them in making wise purchasing decisions.
	state.de.us /attgen/fraud/consumerprotection/consumerprotection.shtml (313 words)

	Family Protection Unit - Consumer Protection
		By tying the Consumer Division's mission to this new unit, unprecedented efforts are now being made to rededicate our effort to help victims deal with the consequences, and insofar as possible, to help make them whole from their losses.
		All of these entities are encouraged, as part of their victim services, to inform the victims of these offenses that they now have a partner in their effort to restore their names and put their family back on the road to financial viability.
		The Consumer Protection Division will continue to be highly proactive in the areas of home repair fraud, automobile sales and repair fraud, and state and national class action lawsuits designed to restore Alabamians who have been harmed by negligent or corrupt corporate entities.
	www.familyprotection.alabama.gov /consumer.htm (581 words)

	Eric J. Smith Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The main goals of the unit are protection of the public against the unscrupulous merchant and prosecution of the "con" artists who prey on the unsuspecting consumer.
		Members of the unit act as advocates for the consumer in disputes regarding new home construction, credit repair services, and furnace and plumbing repairs to name only a few.
		The Unit has handled thousands of complaints and recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars for the aggrieved public.
	www.macombcountymi.gov /prosecutorsoffice/consumer_protection.htm (252 words)

	Consumer Fraud - San Diego District Attorney
		The Consumer Protection Unit is a sub-unit of the Economic Crimes Division and was first organized in 1971.
		The unit is composed of deputy district attorneys, criminal investigators, and paralegals dedicated to protecting consumers and law-abiding businesses from fraudulent and unfair business practices within San Diego County.
		The Consumer Protection Unit publishes a newsletter to update the public about current scams and what an individual can do to avoid being a victim of fraud.
	www.sdcda.org /protecting/consumer.php (880 words)

	Attorney General - Consumer Protection Page
		Consumer Protection Unit handles matters when a business has engaged in unfair and/or deceptive practices directed toward a consumer.
		The Unit provides informal mediation services in order to resolve disputes without court intervention, enforces the landlord/tenant code, and provides a myriad of outreach and educational services for the consumer.
		Consumerjungle.org - A game which educates young people in consumer literacy.
	www.state.de.us /attgen/fraud/consumerprotection/consumerprotection.htm (284 words)

	Moeller Electric Ltd - XBoard Consumer Unit
		Moeller's XBoard consumer unit will save electrical installers significant amounts of time when it comes to wiring and installation.
		Aesthetics have also played an important role in the design as consumer units are now finding their way out of under-stair cupboards and into prominent positions.
		These units suit modern contemporary settings rather than looking like a bulky, squared off and impersonal box of wires.
	www.moeller.co.uk /consumer_unit_ov.htm (287 words)

	Alaska Department of Law Consumer Protection Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Attorney General's Office believes that an informed consumer is the first step toward the prevention of consumer fraud.
		The Attorney General of the State of Alaska has the authority to investigate business and trade practices and takes legal action on behalf of the State of Alaska, in order to stop unfair, false, misleading or deceptive acts and practices.
		United Egg Producers Run "A-Fowl" of Consumer Protection Laws.
	www.law.state.ak.us /department/civil/consumer/cpindex.html (392 words)

	About the CPB (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		As the State's top consumer watchdog, the CPB is involved in a wide array of consumer issues.
		The CPB conducts consumer investigations, research and analysis, develops consumer education programs and materials, responds to individual complaints by working to settle disputes through voluntary agreements and it represents the interests of consumers before the Public Service Commission (PSC) and other State and Federal agencies.
		Over the next several years, the electricity monopoly, which has forced New York's consumers to pay some of the highest electric rates in the country, will end and a new era of competition-- giving consumers the ability to pick the electric supplier of their choice--will become a reality.
	www.consumer.state.ny.us /about.htm (421 words)

	NYSBD - Consumer Help and Information
		Our consumer help staff speaks English, Spanish, Russian and Mandarin and can provide referrals and answer questions you may have with regard to a financial institution or mortgage.
		The Consumer Help Line is open between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
		May be able to handle general consumer questions, problems, and complaints.
	www.banking.state.ny.us /ccs.htm (1467 words)

	Consumer Law Unit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		nationally acclaimed Consumer Law Unit handles significant impact litigation and advocacy, particularly in the areas of predatory home equity loans, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy and student loan issues arising from fraudulent trade school enrollments.
		Consumer Law support includes case consultation, periodic training conferences, disseminating news about new laws and regulations affecting low-income consumers in Pennsylvania.
		Support and information on consumer law issues for low-income clients may also be requested from the
	www.clsphila.org /consumer_law.htm (330 words)

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