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The role of national culture in financial literacy: Crossâcountry evidence.
- Source :
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Journal of Consumer Affairs . Sep2020, Vol. 54 Issue 3, p912-930. 19p. 4 Charts, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- This paper examines the effect of national culture on adult financial literacy levels in 12 countries. Contrary to earlier financial literacy studies, our results are directly comparable across countries given that we use the standardized OECD/INFE financial literacy survey data and Hofstede's, 2001, cultural dimensions to capture financial literacy and national culture. In line with the financial socialization theory, we find that uncertainty avoidance positively influences financial literacy, while individualism negatively influences financial literacy. We conclude that national culture affects financial literacy and that it is important to account for cultural dimensions in future international financial literacy research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *FINANCIAL literacy
*ADULT literacy
*RISK aversion
*EMERGENT literacy
*CULTURE
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00220078
- Volume :
- 54
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Consumer Affairs
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 146026280
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/joca.12306