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

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. 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. 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. 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.