Behavioural characteristics and financial distress

Yvonne McCarthy

No 1303, Working Paper Series from European Central Bank

Abstract: Using a new nationally representative survey of financial capability and experience in the UK and Ireland, I investigate the key factors that cause individuals to experience financial distress. In this context, a key area that I focus on is whether individuals JEL Classification: C25, D14

Keywords: behaviour; Debt; financial literacy; financial strain; Personal Finance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011-02
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