Stereotypes in financial literacy: Evidence from PISA
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We examine gender differences in financial literacy among high school students Italy using data from the 2012 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Gender are large young Italy. They present all regions and particularly severe South Islands. Combining rich PISA with a variety of other indicators, we provide thorough analysis potential determinants gap literacy. find that parental background, particular role mothers, matters knowledge girls. Moreover, show social cultural environment which girls boys live plays crucial explaining differences. also history matters: Medieval commercial hubs nuclear family structure created conditions favorable to transformation women society, shaped as well. discuss changes needed close young.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Corporate Finance
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['0929-1199', '1872-6313']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2020.101831