Financial literacy -- A traditional, yet new field for business educators
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Bettina Greimel-Fuhrmann
Institute for Business Education Vienna University of Economics and Business Corresponding Author : Bettina Greimel-Fuhrmann, Bettina.Fuhrmann@wu.ac.at |
Abstract
It is the objective of this paper to explore the definitions of financial education, as well as of financial literacy, in order to reveal the many dimensions that these terms comprise. Furthermore, the paper is intended to present, analyze, and discuss recent empirical research findings on various dimensions of financial literacy in an international context. The paper is concluded by summarizing the most important implications for future work and future research and development in this field.
Keywords: financial education, financial literacy, business education, financial literacy in international business
It is the objective of this paper to explore the definitions of financial education, as well as of financial literacy, in order to reveal the many dimensions that these terms comprise. Furthermore, the paper is intended to present, analyze, and discuss recent empirical research findings on various dimensions of financial literacy in an international context. The paper is concluded by summarizing the most important implications for future work and future research and development in this field.
Keywords: financial education, financial literacy, business education, financial literacy in international business
Preferred Citation:
Greimel-Fuhrmann, B. (2014). Financial literacy - A traditional, yet new field for business educators. International Journal for Business Education, 154, 21 - 28.
Greimel-Fuhrmann, B. (2014). Financial literacy - A traditional, yet new field for business educators. International Journal for Business Education, 154, 21 - 28.
