Keynes‘ Economic Thought and the Theory of Consumer Behaviour

Drakopoulos, Stavros A.

doi:10.1111/j.1467-9485.1992.tb00624.x

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“…A significant number of publications are available which explore the notions of HE choice and decision making especially in the context of home students and consumers in the developed world (for example, among others, Hossler and Gallagher, 1987; Blundell, 1988; Drakopoulos, 1999; James et al , 1999; Moogan et al , 1999; Payne, 2001; Mazzarol et al , 2000; Foskett et al , 2004). Much less is available which explores these ideas in the context of international students seeking to study abroad (Davey, 2005).…”

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International students' motivations for studying in UK HE

Maringe

Carter

2007

International Journal of Educational Management

196

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PurposeInternational students' HE decision making is a high stakes process. There is an insufficient evidence base that would aid university level strategic planning in areas of recruitment from the African continent and in supporting its students to maximise the benefits from a UK HE experience. This paper aims to explore the decision making and experience of African students in UK HE and provides hypothesis for re‐conceptualising these processes.Design/methodology/approachThe research was exploratory and part of a bigger project on international students' experience of UK HE. It employed focus group interviews with 28 students studying in two universities in the South of England together with semi structured discussion with staff in those institutions with a specific remit for recruiting from Africa.FindingsA six element model of decision making was developed from the data which identifies a range of push and pull factors operating within constraints of fears and anxieties about studying in UK HE. The data suggest that African students come to study in England on the promise of getting a truly international HE experience. Questions are however raised about whether this promise is delivered in full.Research limitations/implicationsThe sample size and use of focus groups as a single data gathering strategy does not allow broad generalisation of findings. However, the evidence obtained enabled the generation of useful hypothesis to stimulate further research in this area. The research identifies implications for strategic decisions for recruitment, student support and curriculum and for future research in this area.Originality/valueThis is an area with patchy research and the research reported here provides a good basis for developing a broader research agenda in Africa to support decision making on a wider scale.

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International students' motivations for studying in UK HE

Maringe

Carter

2007

International Journal of Educational Management

196

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“…In 1975, the Council introduced the preliminary programme for a consumer protection and information policy (Council 1975). It was a modest start, but one in which the consumer was no longer to be the stereotypical utility-maximising model of microeconomic theory (see Drakopoulos 1992). No longer to be seen merely as a purchaser and user of goods and services for personal, family or group purposes, the consumer was to be recognised "...as a person concerned with the various facets of society which may affect him either directly or indirectly as a consumer" (Council 1975, item 3).…”

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Entrenchment of New Governance in Consumer Policy Formulation: A Platform for European Consumer Citizenship Practice?

Davies

2009

J Consum Policy

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“…Various studies have explored the notions of higher education choice and the decision-making process, especially in the context of home students and consumers in the developed world (Baldwin & James, 2000; Drakopoulos, 1992; Maringe & Carter, 2007; Mazzarol &Soutar, 2002). However, fewer studies are available that explore these ideas in the context of international students seeking to study abroad (Davey, 2005; Maringe & Carter, 2007).…”

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Motivations of Government-Sponsored Kurdish Students for Pursuing Postgraduate Studies Abroad

Ahmad

Hassan

Al-Ahmedi

2016

Journal of Studies in International Education

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This study examines the motivations of government-sponsored Kurdish students to study abroad and the reasons for choosing a particular country as their destination choice. Based on data we collected through an online survey and follow-up interviews, we compare demographic differences to explore the diversity among this cohort. The findings of the study show that motivations for overseas education are mainly related to career advancement and experiencing a good quality education. The study also shows that social agents have less influence on Kurdish students who tend to be older and more independent than most study abroad students.

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Keynes‘ Economic Thought and the Theory of Consumer Behaviour

Cited by 20 publications

References 39 publications

International students' motivations for studying in UK HE

International students' motivations for studying in UK HE

Entrenchment of New Governance in Consumer Policy Formulation: A Platform for European Consumer Citizenship Practice?

Motivations of Government-Sponsored Kurdish Students for Pursuing Postgraduate Studies Abroad

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