Levels of Financial Capability in the UK
Autor: | Elaine Kempson, Sharon B Collard, Stephen McKay, Adele Atkinson |
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Rok vydání: | 2007 |
Předmět: |
Finance
education.field_of_study Government Public Administration Sociology and Political Science business.industry Accounting management Population General Business Management and Accounting Financial management Work (electrical) Accounting Economics Financial analysis Financial literacy education business Financial services |
Zdroj: | Public Money and Management. 27:29-36 |
ISSN: | 1467-9302 0954-0962 |
Popis: | This article presents a new way of looking at and measuring financial literacy. Financial education work to date has focused on managing money, yet the survey described here shows that this is the area where levels of capability are highest. At least half of the UK population needs reminding that it is dangerous to live for the day and make no provision for changes in circumstance, unexpected expenditure, or retirement. In addition, with the low levels of financial capability identified by the survey, it is likely that mis-selling of financial products will continue in the UK. The authors conclude with policy priorities for the government. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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