The Relevance of Financial Literacy - Theory, Research, and Metrics

This book provides a general overview on the topic of financial literacy. It includes various theoretical and technical aspects such as definitions, global data, and information on the level of financial literacy, metrics, critical perspectives, and an analysis of the relationship with financial outcomes. The book also includes recent research evidence on modern challenges related to financial literacy such as digitalization and sustainability. By providing international evidence, research aspects, and the effects on financial and social outcomes, it will be of interest to researchers and professors of financial literacy and financial inclusion.

List of contents

1. Financial literacy and financial education: an overview.- 2. How financial literacy can be measured.- 3. Financial literacy and related financial outcomes.- 4. Financial literacy and current challenges: digitalization and sustainability.

About the author

Edoardo Lanciano is Post-Doc in Finance and Teaching Assistant at the University of Roma Tre, Italy. He gained a PhD in Banking and Finance at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy. His research interests and publications are mainly focused on the topics of financial literacy, financial education and financial decision making.

Summary

This book provides a general overview on the topic of financial literacy. It includes various theoretical and technical aspects such as definitions, global data, and information on the level of financial literacy, metrics, critical perspectives, and an analysis of the relationship with financial outcomes. The book also includes recent research evidence on modern challenges related to financial literacy such as digitalization and sustainability. By providing international evidence, research aspects, and the effects on financial and social outcomes, it will be of interest to researchers and professors of financial literacy and financial inclusion.

Product details

• Authors: Edoardo Lanciano
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 20.09.2025
• EAN: 9783031933967
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3193396-7
• No. of pages: 102
• Illustrations: XXIV, 102 p. 4 illus.
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; Nachhaltigkeit, Sustainability, Personal finance, financial technology, Financial Services, Financial Education, Development Economics, Financial Technology and Innovation, Sustainable Finance, Finanzenwesen und Finanzindustrie, financial literacy, investment decisions, financial inclusion, Financial Innovation, sustainable investment decisions, personal financial management, sustainable finance literacy, risk protection strategies, financial intermediation, financing needs, fintech adoption