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The Aspects Of Financial Culture Among Young Adults

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  • Boglárka Zsótér

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The aim of this study is to provide a review about financial culture related aspects. Financial culture of young adults is an important research topic, well worth considering from various aspects. In parallel with the development of financial markets financial products have also become more complex and complicated. The review based on 108 scientific sources: research papers, articles and working papers. Financial behavior, financial attitudes, financial well-being, time-perspective and ability for delayed gratification are encapsulated in this literature review. Some suggestion for the future research directions are engrossed at the end of the study.

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  • Boglárka Zsótér, 2018. "The Aspects Of Financial Culture Among Young Adults," Ekonomske ideje i praksa, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Belgrade, issue 30, pages 51-71, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:beo:ekidpr:y:2018:i:30:p:51-71
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    Keywords

    financial culture; financial attitudes; financial behavior; financial well-being;
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    JEL classification:

    • D14 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Household Saving; Personal Finance
    • G40 - Financial Economics - - Behavioral Finance - - - General
    • G41 - Financial Economics - - Behavioral Finance - - - Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making in Financial Markets
    • M50 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - General

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