Financial Literacy and Money Attitudes. Do Boys and Girls Really Differ? A study among Italian Preadolescents
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12/26/12Some studies maintain that women and men receive different economic socialization patterns, and consequently develop different levels of financial literacy and gendered money attitudes that in turn reproduce economic inequalities. This study sheds light on gender differences in financial literacy and money attitudes among preadolescents in Northern Italy. Empirical analysis reveals significant gender differences in money attitudes, but not in financial literacy. These findings are discussed with suggestions for sustaining gender equality and designing future financial education programs.