nep-fle New Economics Papers
on Financial Literacy and Education
Issue of 2024‒09‒23
four papers chosen by
Viviana Di Giovinazzo, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca


  1. Financial Literacy, Financial Self Efficacy and Financial well being: The moderating role of procrastination By Mohammed Ahmar Uddin
  2. EXPLORING THE LINK BETWEEN FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND FOOD SECURITY IN ALGERIA A VECM Approach1 By Chetouane Hania; Boniface Ngah; Sonia Chetouane
  3. Digital Payments Interoperabillity with Naïve Consumers By Bianchi, Milo; Rhodes, Andrew
  4. Consumers’ Financial Knowledge in Central European Countries in the Light of Consumer Research By Łukasz Gębski; Georges Daw

  1. By: Mohammed Ahmar Uddin (Dhofar University)
    Abstract: Financial well-being is the satisfaction an individual experiences with their financial position. This study investigated the effect of financial literacy and procrastination on financial well-being and the moderating role of Financial self-efficacy. Financial well-being was measured through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's measure of financial well-being. Data for the study was collected from 300 individuals using an online questionnaire. Structural Equation Model analysis was done using SmartPLS 4. The results showed that Financial self-efficacy [F.E.] is moderating the inverse relation of Procrastination [PROC] on Financial Wellbeing [F.W.] into a direct relation, but the effect of Financial Literacy [FL] is getting affected due to the moderation of FSE; it can be interpreted that the study sample contains the investors who are having behavioural biases which lead the F.W. to get reduced with the moderation of FSW on FL. This study provides insights for financial practitioners, educators, and policymakers and can help households improve their financial well-being.
    Keywords: Financial Literacy; financial well-being; Financial Self-Efficacy; Procrastination
    JEL: D03 G00
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:sek:iefpro:14316123
  2. By: Chetouane Hania (Pan-African Institute for Development, African Academy of Sciences and University of Dschang, University of Ebolowa, Cameroon); Boniface Ngah (University of Yaoundé [Cameroun]); Sonia Chetouane (UMSBJ - Université Mohammed Seddik Benyahia [Jijel] | University of Jijel)
    Abstract: This study explores the link between financial inclusion and food security in Algeria from 2003 to 2022. Using a composite financial inclusion index and the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM), we analyse the data, subjecting it to various diagnostic tests. Surprisingly, our results reveal that financial inclusion (FI) has a significant and positive impact on undernourishment prevalence, indicating a negative effect on food security in both the short and long term. Likewise, food imports (FIM) contribute to higher undernourishment prevalence, implying a weakening of food security in the long-run. Conversely, unemployment rate (UEM) and food production (FOP) show no substantial long-term impact on food security, although UEM has an opposing effect in the short run, meaning it improves food security at the short term; which can be attributed to the informal economy and other State's policies. Notably, income per capita (INCAPITA) negatively affects undernourishment prevalence, improving food security. These findings offer a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between financial inclusion and food security in Algeria, emphasizing the need for multifaceted, contextspecific policies to address the country's unique challenges.
    Keywords: financial inclusion food security prevalence of undernourishment Vector Error correction model (VECM) Algeria JEL Classification Codes: B26 C58 D53 E44 L66, financial inclusion, food security, prevalence of undernourishment, Vector Error correction model (VECM), Algeria JEL Classification Codes: B26, C58, D53, E44, L66
    Date: 2024–06–30
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04678454
  3. By: Bianchi, Milo; Rhodes, Andrew
    Abstract: We consider a model in which consumers live in isolated villages and need to send money to each other. Each village has (at most) one digital payment provider, which acts as a bridge to other villages. With fully rational consumers interoperability is beneficial: it raises financial inclusion, which in turn increases consumer surplus. With behavioural consumers who have imperfect information or incorrect beliefs about off-net fees, interoperability can reduce consumer welfare. Policies that cap transaction fees have an ambiguous effect on consumers, depending on how the cap is implemented, whether consumers are rational, and on how asymmetric providers are in terms of coverage.
    Date: 2024–08
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:tse:wpaper:129664
  4. By: Łukasz Gębski; Georges Daw (Laboratoire d’Économie Dionysien-LED, EA 3391, Université Paris 8 Vincennes - Saint-Denis, Saint-Denis, France - LED)
    Abstract: Consumer protection in the financial market has several dimensions. From a formal point of view, consumer rights are guaranteed by law. Educational programs are implemented in schools and the media to promote knowledge and responsible use of financial products and services. Despite the efforts made, the number of incorrect and suboptimal financial decisions is so high that the risk of households falling into excessive debt remains significant. The limited effectiveness of the law led to the claim that only effective education can reduce the risk of suboptimal financial decisions. Unfortunately, the efforts made in this area are not fully satisfactory. The study of financial knowledge of consumers, which was conducted in Poland in January 2024, aimed to verify consumer errors and their nature. As part of the consumer study, not only declared knowledge was verified, but also actual knowledge. The researchers' doubts resulted from a comparison of the results of scientific research in this area with the current market situation. Consumers declare a high level of knowledge of economic and financial concepts. In practice, however, they make mistakes that do not only indicate behavioral cognitive errors but also a lack of knowledge. The test questions were constructed in such a way as to verify the declared knowledge (based on verification questions). These showed that the actual level of knowledge was lower than the declared one. A review of the literature and studies of financial knowledge and financial competence of consumers in Central European countries was also carried out. Analysis of the results allowed for the formulation of conclusions regarding the educational gap in relation to social characteristics. The conclusions resulting from the study raise questions about the effectiveness of the educational methods used and indicate possible directions of changes in the consumer regulation policy, the aim of which is to ensure a high level of consumer protection.
    Abstract: La protection des consommateurs sur le marché financier revêt plusieurs dimensions. D'un point de vue formel, les droits des consommateurs sont garantis par la loi. Des programmes éducatifs sont mis en œuvre dans les écoles et les médias pour promouvoir la connaissance et l'utilisation responsable des produits et services financiers. En dépit des efforts déployés, le nombre de décisions financières incorrectes et sous-optimales est si élevé que le risque de surendettement des ménages reste important et susceptible de conséquences macroéconomiques. L'efficacité limitée de la loi a conduit à affirmer que seule une éducation efficace peut réduire le risque de décisions financières sous-optimales. Cependant, les efforts déployés dans ce domaine ne sont pas encore satisfaisants. L'étude sur les connaissances financières des consommateurs, menée en Pologne en janvier 2024, visait à vérifier les erreurs commises par ces derniers et leur nature. Dans le cadre de l'étude sur les consommateurs, nous avons vérifié non seulement les connaissances déclarées, mais aussi les connaissances réelles. Les préoccupations des chercheurs résultent d'une comparaison entre les résultats de la recherche scientifique dans ce domaine et la situation effective du marché. Les consommateurs déclarent avoir un niveau élevé de connaissances des concepts économiques et financiers. Cependant, dans la pratique, ils commettent des erreurs qui ne sont pas uniquement d'ordre cognitif et comportemental, mais aussi liées à un manque de connaissances. Les questions du test non-paramétrique ont été formulées de manière à vérifier les connaissances déclarées (sur la base de questions de vérification). Elles ont révélé que le niveau effectif de connaissances était inférieur au niveau déclaré. Une revue de la littérature et des études sur les connaissances et les compétences financières des consommateurs dans les pays d'Europe centrale a également été réalisée. L'analyse des résultats a permis de formuler des conclusions concernant les lacunes en matière d'éducation financière par rapport aux normes actuelles.
    Keywords: financial knowledge consumer finance household finance responsible lending and borrowing JEL Classification: G51 G53 I22, financial knowledge, consumer finance, household finance, responsible lending and borrowing JEL Classification: G51, G51, G53, I22
    Date: 2024–08–23
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04678764

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