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Stereotypes in Financial Literacy: Evidence from PISA
December 16, 2020Abstract: We examine gender differences in financial literacy among high school students in Italy using data from the 2012 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Gender differences in financial literacy are large among the young in Italy. They are present… Read More »
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Stereotypes in Financial Literacy: Evidence from PISA
November 04, 2020Abstract: We examine gender differences in financial literacy among high school students in Italy using data from the 2012 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Gender differences in financial literacy are large among the young in Italy. They are present… Read More »
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Financial Capability and Financial Literacy among Working Women: New Insights
March 09, 2017Summary: The following report provides a comprehensive analysis of the personal finances of working women. Using data from the National Financial Capability Study conducted in 2015, we examined the financial capability of working women and how it changed since 2012. The… Read More »
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Older Women’s Labor Market Attachment, Retirement Planning, and Household Debt
August 31, 2016Abstract: The goal of this paper is to ascertain whether older women’s current and anticipated future labor force patterns have changed over time, and if so, to evaluate the factors associated with longer work lives and plans to continue work at… Read More »
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How financially literate are women? An overview and new insights
June 16, 2016Abstract: We document strikingly similar gender differences in financial literacy across countries. When asked to answer questions that measure knowledge of basic financial concepts, women are less likely than men to answer correctly and more likely to indicate that they do… Read More »
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Household Financial Fragility: Evidence and Implications
April 22, 2016Netherlands - OECD Global Symposium on Financial Resilience throughout Life
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HOW FINANCIALLY LITERATE ARE WOMEN? AN OVERVIEW AND NEW INSIGHTS
February 19, 2016Abstract: We document strikingly similar gender differences in financial literacy across countries. When asked to answer questions that measure knowledge of basic financial concepts, women are less likely than men to answer correctly and more likely to indicate that they… Read More »
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Financial Literacy and Economic Outcomes: Evidence and Policy Implications
June 05, 2015Abstract: This paper reviews what we have learned over the past decade about financial literacy and its relationship to financial decision-making around the world. Using three questions, we have surveyed people in several countries to determine whether they have the fundamental… Read More »
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Testimony of Annamaria Lusardi Before the ERISA Advisory Council
May 28, 2015Summary: The transfer of risk from defined benefit plan sponsors to plan participants when offering lump sum distributions of pensions was the topic of Annamaria Lusardi’s testimony. In her testimony, she discussed the information that participants need to make informed decisions… Read More »
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High School Students and Financial Literacy: Evidence from PISA
May 22, 2015Click here to read the lecture as published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs.
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HOW FINANCIALLY LITERATE ARE WOMEN? AN OVERVIEW AND NEW INSIGHTS
March 27, 2015Abstract: We document strikingly similar gender differences in financial literacy across countries. When asked to answer questions that measure knowledge of basic financial concepts, women are less likely than men to answer correctly and more likely to indicate that they do… Read More »
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Working Women’s Financial Capability: An Analysis across Family Status and Career Stages
August 01, 2014Summary: This study increases our understanding of the unique financial needs of working women by examining key factors associated with their personal finances and identifying issues that are critical to their financial future. The study provides an overview of working women’s… Read More »
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Retiree Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Spending: A Study of Consumer Expectations and Policy Implications
March 07, 2013Watch the video.
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Distinguished Speaker: Elsa Fornero Closing Speech Global Financial Literacy Summit 2012
November 14, 2012Watch the video.
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Annamaria Lusardi introduces Elsa Fornero at the Global Financial Literacy Summit 2012
November 14, 2012Watch the video.