Exploring the Role of Self-Confidence in Financial Decision-Making
With support from FCAC, SRDC is undertaking further analyses of the first of these critical factors – exploring the role of self-confidence Presenting interim results of two papers today:
1) The role of financial literacy in financial decisions and retirement preparedness among seniors and older adults
2) The link between self-confidence and financial outcomes among working-aged Canadians with different levels of financial knowledge.
Project Details
Capability: Behavioural Economics
Policy Area: Adult Learning - Financial Literacy, Income Security - Income Security for Seniors
Population: General Population - Low-skilled Workers
Type: Deck/Notes
Completion Date: November 2015
Sponsors: Employment and Social Development Canada | Applied Research Branch
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