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The purpose of this study was to explore the perceived adequacy of families' incomes and selected financial management practices (food budgetin debt, saving) in two Latin American countries. An interview survey was used to gather socioeconomic and demographic information from 537 families in Chile and Mexico. There were major differences between Chile and Mexico in the income adequacy responses and also major differences within countries between income levels. Implications of the findings for policy makers and curriculum planners who work in developing countries with inflationary conditions and income inadequacies are discussed.
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Ormsby, P., Fairchild, G.T. Perceived income adequacy and selected financial management practices among families in Chile and Mexico. Soc Indic Res 19, 317–327 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00300364
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00300364