Financial literacy and financial resilience: Evidence from around the world

• PUBLICATIONS

December 11, 2019

Abstract: We measure financial literacy using questions assessing basic knowledge of four fundamental concepts in financial decision making: knowledge of interest rates, interest compounding, inflation, and risk diversification. Worldwide, just one in three adults are financially literate—that is, they know… Read More »

Boosting Financial Literacy to Improve Livelihoods and Economic Prosperity

• PRESENTATIONS

October 05, 2019

Making the World a Better Place: Innovations in Financial Inclusion, Literacy, and Development

• PRESENTATIONS

February 12, 2019

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FINANCIAL LITERACY AROUND THE WORLD: INSIGHTS FROM THE STANDARD & POOR’S RATINGS SERVICES GLOBAL FINANCIAL LITERACY SURVEY

• REPORTS

November 18, 2015

Summary: Given the many ways financial literacy affects financial behavior (Lusardi and Mitchell, 2014), it is important to understand the extent of people’s understanding of basic financial concepts as well as the degree to which financial skills fall short among groups like women and… Read More »

THE GLOBAL FINDEX DATABASE 2014: MEASURING FINANCIAL INCLUSION AROUND THE WORLD

• VIDEO

September 17, 2015

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The Global Findex Database 2014: Measuring Financial Inclusion Around the World

• VIDEO

September 17, 2015

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