Women are less financially literate than men. It is unclear whether this gap reflects a lack of knowledge or, rather, a lack of confidence. Our survey experiment shows that women tend to disproportionately respond “do not know” to questions measuring financial knowledge, but when this...

Women are less financially literate than men. It is unclear whether this gap reflects a lack of knowledge or, rather, a lack of confidence. Our survey experiment shows that women tend to disproportionately respond “do not know” to questions measuring financial knowledge, but when this...

The MEA-study deals with the future development of the so-called pension gap. Firstly, simulations are carried out under different assumptions on the example of the standard pensioner. Secondly, the MEA study examines the savings behavior of German households and the individual ways to close the...

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...

Diese Studie betrachtet die finanziellen Auswirkungen der Corona-Krise auf private Haushalte Ende des Jahres 2020. • Insgesamt geben knapp ein Viertel der Haushalte in Deutschland an, während der Corona-Krise im Jahr 2020 Einkommensverluste erlitten zu haben. Bezieht man auch...