The Effects of Financial Literacy on the Borrowing Behavior of Turkish Financial Consumers

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01/22/13

This research attempts to measure the effects of financial literacy of Turkish financial consumers on the borrowing behaviour. A questionnaire is administered to a sample of 550 people in the city of Eskisehir. In depth interviews are undertaken with 10 financial consumers to support the findings. Findings of the study indicate differences in the borrowing behaviour of consumers with different levels of financial literacy. Considering the relationship between financial literacy and borrowing behaviour, the paper suggests that attempts to increase financial literacy of financial consumers may have important implications in the prevention of excessive borrowing.

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