Year: 2017
Author: Greimel-Fuhrmann, Bettina, Silgoner, Maria
Vierteljahrshefte zur Wirtschaftsforschung, Vol. 86 (2017), Iss. 4 : pp. 123–136
Abstract
International empirical studies have consistently shown that women answer less financial knowledge questions correctly than men and hence, have been identified as a financially vulnerable group. However, financial literacy comprises not only knowledge, but also money attitudes and financial behavior. This is why we analyze gender differences in financial knowledge as well as in attitudes and behavior, based on a recent survey of 2,000 adults in Austria. Our results reveal that while men outperform women in financial knowledge—largely explained by differences in education, income and involvement in financial decisions—,women seem to manage their finances more prudently than men: they are more risk averse, less prone to impulse purchases and more future-oriented. Based on the results of a multiple regression analysis, knowledge, attitudes and behavior contribute significantly to the explanation of an indicator for financial well-being, whereas gender does not play a significant role.
Journal Article Details
Publisher Name: Global Science Press
Language: German
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3790/vjh.86.4.123
Vierteljahrshefte zur Wirtschaftsforschung, Vol. 86 (2017), Iss. 4 : pp. 123–136
Published online: 2017-12
AMS Subject Headings: Duncker & Humblot, Duncker & Humblot
Copyright: COPYRIGHT: © Global Science Press
Pages: 14
Keywords: Financial literacy gender gap financial education A20 D14 J16
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