We examine financial literacy in Germany and its relevance for financial well-being. Using data from the Panel on Household Finances collected in 2021, we show that about 62% of German households answer the Big Three financial literacy questions correctly. Those with lower education, who are out...

We examine financial literacy in Germany and its relevance for financial wellbeing. Using data from the Panel on Household Finances collected in 2021, we show that about 62% of German households answer the Big Three financial literacy questions correctly. Those with lower education, who are out...

In der Rezession 2009 sind die Haushaltsdefizite sowohl in den großen Industrienationen als auch in den Schwellenländern in erheblichem Maße angestiegen. Dies ist zum einen auf automatische Stabilisatoren zurückzuführen. So gehen in der Rezession die Steuereinnahmen zurück, während...