Demystifying Financial Literacy in Covid-19 Environment: A Review
- 12 June 2021
- journal article
- review article
- Published by The Society of Economics and Development in Indian Journal of Economics and Development
- Vol. 17 (2), 420-431
- https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed/20241
Abstract
The Covid-19 situation has thrown lights for a reality check about managing personal finance among the households. The research was designed in the context of the pandemic affecting the personal finance of millions of households. It stressed the need for financial literacy by explaining the various aspects – understanding the concept, identifying the benefits out of acquiring knowledge and skills in financial literacy, establishing the relationship of financial literacy with financial wellbeing, mapping the global situation in financial literacy, suggesting the remedial measures in ensuring financial wellness in the Covid-19 pandemic situation. The methodology of the study was to review the existing literature on financial literacy and education. The approaches and practices of financial education followed by countries interpreted by researchers in this field were reviewed and documented. The study contributes to the existing literature by summarizing the findings of the researchers in terms of knowledge one possesses in financial products and processes, the ability to make appropriate decisions to invest, borrow and secure, to understand the importance of savings and investment for retired life, etc. The global scenario versus India in financial literacy was brought out, throwing the light that India needs to travel further in the financial literacy landscape. It concludes by prescribing a series of financial wellness measures to make people resilient and reach financial well-being. The policy options suggested by the authors to start the learning of financial literacy from school education onwards, introduce financial education at the workplace, and implement financial education for the elderly and women invite the attention of policymakers and practitioners. The study can influence policymakers and practitioners to design target-specific financial education measures.Keywords
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