Understanding consumer behavior can contribute to decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation, one of the tasks set by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal #8: decent work and economic growth. 

In anticipation of the shopping season, we have curated a list of leading article collections that redefine our knowledge of consumer behavior. Accumulating over 500,000 views, scientists investigated patterns emerging from the online shopping era, the drivers of buying decisions, and the environmental impact of consumer purchases, including:

Consumers in the Internet era

• 180,000 views
• 37 articles

Shopping in times of emergency

• 105,000 views
• 10 articles

Consumer psychology in tourism

• 60,000 views
• 33 articles

Consumer-brand relationships

• 54,000 views
• 16 articles

Culture and consumer behaviors

• 64,000 views
• 26 articles

Emotions and consumer behavior

• 25,000 views
• 12 articles

Packaging labeling and food choices

• 21,000 views
• 10 articles

Travel industry and global emergencies

• 25,000 views
• 11 articles

Consumption and the environment

• 19,000 views
• 10 articles

Socially responsible consumption

• 12,000 views
• 10 articles