Why should women be less financially literate than men? : a critical review of the literature and some surprising conclusions

Suzanne Wagland, Ingrid Schraner, Kevin James Daly, Tom J. Valentine, Craig Ellis

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[This paper starts with an attempt at defining financial literacy in relation to debates that have taken place around information literacy. It then looks critically at some empirical research on gender differences in financial literacy, both regarding the concepts investigated and regarding the findings on gender differences. The paper then takes a closer look at one area where demands for increased efforts in financial literacy education specifically addressed to women have been raised, namely the context of superannuation, the main component of the Australian system for retirement savings. The paper then turns around and asks the provocative question: What if women were as financially literate as men?]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 3rd Financial Markets Asia-Pacific Conference 2005
    PublisherUniversity of Western Sydney
    Number of pages1
    ISBN (Print)1741080967
    Publication statusPublished - 2005
    EventFinancial Markets Asia-Pacific Conference -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2005 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceFinancial Markets Asia-Pacific Conference
    Period1/01/05 → …

    Keywords

    • financial literacy
    • finance, personal
    • men
    • women
    • sex differences
    • superannuation

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