An Analysis of Personal Financial Literacy Among College Students

Authors

  • Haiyang Chen Professor of Finance, The Williamson College of Business Administration, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio 44555; Phone: (330) 742-1883; Fax: (330) 742- 1459
  • Ronald P. Volpe Professor of Finance, The Williamson College of Business Administration, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio 44555

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/S1057-0810(99)80006-7

Abstract

This study surveys 924 college students to examine their personalfinancial literacy; the relationship between the literacy and students' characteristics; and impact of the literacy on students' opinions and decisions. Results show that participants answer about 53% of questions correctly. Non-business majors, women, students in the lower class ranks, under age 30, and with little work experience have lower levels of knowledge. Less knowledgeable students tend to hoM wrong opinions and make incorrect deci- sions. It is concluded that college students are not knowledgeable about personal finance. The low level of knowledge will limit their ability to make informed decisions.

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Published

1998-06-30

How to Cite

Chen, H., & Volpe, R. P. (1998). An Analysis of Personal Financial Literacy Among College Students. Financial Services Review: The Journal of Individual Financial Management, 7(2), 107–128. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1057-0810(99)80006-7

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (1998): Financial Services Review

Section

New Original Submission

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