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The Regression Analysis of Individual Financial Performance: Evidence from Croatia

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  • Bahovec Vlasta
  • Barbić Dajana
  • Palić Irena

    (Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb, Croatia)

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Background: A large body of empirical literature indicates that gender and financial literacy are significant determinants of individual financial performance.

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  • Bahovec Vlasta & Barbić Dajana & Palić Irena, 2017. "The Regression Analysis of Individual Financial Performance: Evidence from Croatia," Business Systems Research, Sciendo, vol. 8(2), pages 1-13, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bit:bsrysr:v:8:y:2017:i:2:p:1-13:n:1
    DOI: 10.1515/bsrj-2017-0012
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    financial literacy; financial performance; gender; regression analysis;
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    • C30 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - General
    • C83 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Survey Methods; Sampling Methods
    • J16 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination
    • I22 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Educational Finance; Financial Aid

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