We examine the nature of best-worst data for modeling consumer preferences and predicting their choices. We show that, contrary to the assumption of widely used models, the best and worst responses do not originate from the same data-generating process. We propose a sequential evaluation model...

This research shows that consumers who willfully ignore ethical product attributes denigrate other, more ethical consumers who seek out and use this information in making purchase decisions. Across three studies, willfully ignorant consumers negatively judge ethical others they have never met...

Co-branding is often used by managers to reinforce the image of their brands. In this paper, we investigate when a brand's image is reinforced or impaired as a result of co-branding, and which partner is right for a firm that considers co-branding for image reinforcement. We address these issues...