Racial Differences in Returns to Financial Literacy Education

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Summary

The racial wealth gap has garnered attention in the past several years and it can be partly attributed to a lack of financial knowledge. This study examined the racial differences in financial literacy and learning outcomes from financial education. Results show that benefits of participation in financial literacy education vary by race.

Citation
Al-Bahrani, A., Weathers, J. , Patel, D. (2019). Racial Differences in Returns to Financial Literacy Education. The Journal of Consumer Affairs, 53, 572-599. doi:10.1111/joca.12205