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Does financial inclusion promote investment and affect residents' happiness?--Evidence from China.

Authors :
Qiuyan Xu
Wu Sun
Source :
Frontiers in Psychology; 8/22/2022, Vol. 13, p1-10, 10p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

With the rapid development of inclusive finance, the popularity of financial services is increasing, and the level of financial literacy of residents has gained. Using data from the years 2013, 2015, and 2017 China General Social Surveys (CGSS) and the China Digital Inclusive Finance Development Index to analyze residents' investment behavior in China, this study finds that inclusive finance significantly increased residents' investment participation and decrease their sense of happiness at the same time. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of China's financial inclusion policy and provides ideas for its further improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16641078
Volume :
13
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Frontiers in Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
158989576
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.988312