Improving Financial Literacy Analysis of Issues and Policies

Improving Financial Literacy Analysis of Issues and Policies
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2005-11-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9264012575

This book describes the different types of financial education programmes currently available in OECD countries, evaluates their effectiveness, and makes suggestions to improve them.

Handbook of Consumer Finance Research

Handbook of Consumer Finance Research
Author: Jing Jian Xiao
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2016-05-30
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 3319288873

This second edition of the authoritative resource summarizes the state of consumer finance research across disciplines for expert findings on—and strategies for enhancing—consumers’ economic health. New and revised chapters offer current research insights into familiar concepts (retirement saving, bankruptcy, marriage and finance) as well as the latest findings in emerging areas, including healthcare costs, online shopping, financial therapy, and the neuroscience behind buyer behavior. The expanded coverage also reviews economic challenges of diverse populations such as ethnic groups, youth, older adults, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the ubiquity of monetary issues and concerns. Underlying all chapters is the increasing importance of financial literacy training and other large-scale interventions in an era of economic transition. Among the topics covered: Consumer financial capability and well-being. Advancing financial literacy education using a framework for evaluation. Financial coaching: defining an emerging field. Consumer finance of low-income families. Financial parenting: promoting financial self-reliance of young consumers. Financial sustainability and personal finance education. Accessibly written for researchers and practitioners, this Second Edition of the Handbook of Consumer Finance Research will interest professionals involved in improving consumers’ fiscal competence. It also makes a worthwhile text for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in economics, family and consumer studies, and related fields.

Improving Financial Literacy

Improving Financial Literacy
Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Publisher: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2005-12-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

This study of effective financial education programmes at the international level examines financial literacy surveys in OECD member countries in order to evaluate the effectiveness of financial education programmes, to highlight key economic, demographic and policy developments, and to suggest policy options to promote greater consumer financial literacy awareness.

Women and Financial Education Evidence, Policy Responses and Guidance

Women and Financial Education Evidence, Policy Responses and Guidance
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2013-10-16
Genre:
ISBN: 9264202730

This book provides policy guidance to help policy makers address women's and girls' needs for financial education, and a comprehensive analysis of the current status of knowledge on gender differences in financial literacy and policy responses in terms of financial education for women and girls.

Financial Literacy and Responsible Finance in the FinTech Era

Financial Literacy and Responsible Finance in the FinTech Era
Author: John O.S. Wilson
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2021-07-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000404528

A growing body of evidence suggests that financial literacy plays an important role in financial well-being, and that differences in financial knowledge acquired early in life can explain a significant part of financial and more general well-being in adult life. Financial technology (FinTech) is revolutionizing the financial services industry at an unrivalled pace. Views differ regarding the impact that FinTech is likely to have on personal financial planning, well-being and societal welfare. In an era of mounting student debt, increased (digital) financial inclusion and threats arising from instances of (online) financial fraud, financial education and enlightened financial advising are appropriate policy interventions that enhance financial and overall well-being. Financial Literacy and Responsible Finance in the FinTech Era: Capabilities and Challenges engages in this important academic and policy agenda by presenting a set of seven chapters emanating from four parallel streams of literature related to financial literacy and responsible finance. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of The European Journal of Finance.

Improving Financial Education and Awareness on Insurance and Private Pensions

Improving Financial Education and Awareness on Insurance and Private Pensions
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2008-07-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9264046399

Individuals face an increasing variety of financial risks, including those linked to their retirement. At the same time, public funding has been reduced or is strictly limited in most countries. Private insurance and pensions products therefore play ...

Contemporary Challenges in Social Science Management

Contemporary Challenges in Social Science Management
Author: Anne Marie Thake
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2024-04-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1837531722

Enriched and strengthened with European case studies of real-life situations providing a practical and industry insights, Part A and B collate experts in Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Human Resources, and Risk management, contributing on employability, labour markets, sustainability, and skills of the future from across the globe.

Financial Literacy and the Limits of Financial Decision-Making

Financial Literacy and the Limits of Financial Decision-Making
Author: Tina Harrison
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2016-09-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3319308866

This book presents selected papers on the factors that serve to influence an individual’s capacity in financial decision-making. Initial chapters provide an overview of the cognitive factors affecting financial decisions and suggest a link between limited cognitive capacity and the need for financial education. The book then expands on these cognitive limitations to explore the tendency for overconfidence in decision-making and the interplay between rational and irrational factors. Later contributions show how credit card companies benefit from limitations in consumer financial literacy, how gender and cognition intersect to play an important role in financial decision-making, and how to improve financial capacity through financial literacy and education campaigns, including those addressing developed marketplaces. This comprehensive collection of papers will be of value to all readers who seek to better understand the multi-factorial and complex nature of personal financial management in today’s economic climate.

Research Anthology on Personal Finance and Improving Financial Literacy

Research Anthology on Personal Finance and Improving Financial Literacy
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 600
Release: 2020-12-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799881016

Developing personal financial skills and improving financial literacy are fundamental aspects for managing money and propelling a bright financial future. Considering life events and risks that unexpectantly present themselves, especially in the light of recent global events, there is often an uncertainty associated with financial standings in unsettled times. It is important to have personal finance management to prepare for times of crisis, and personal finance is something to be thought about in everyday life. The incorporation of financial literacy for individuals is essential for a decision-making process that could affect their financial future. Having a keen understanding of beneficial and detrimental financial decisions, a plan for personal finances, and personalized goals are baselines for money management that will create stability and prosperity. In a world that is rapidly digitalized, there are new tools and technologies that have entered the sphere of finance as well that should be integrated into the conversation. The latest methods and models for improving financial literacy along with critical information on budgeting, saving, and managing spending are essential topics in today’s world. The Research Anthology on Personal Finance and Improving Financial Literacy provides readers with the latest research and developments in how to improve, understand, and utilize personal finance methodologies or services and obtain critical financial literacy. The chapters within this essential reference work will cover personal finance technologies, banking, investing, budgeting, saving, and the best practices and techniques for optimal money management. This book is ideally designed for business managers, financial consultants, entrepreneurs, auditors, economists, accountants, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on modern advancements and recent findings in personal finance.