Aims and Scope

The Journal aims to publish rigorous research on financial literacy and financial well-being, inform public policies as well as public, private and civil society strategies and activities, with the ultimate objective of improving the financial literacy, resilience and well-being of individuals and micro and small entrepreneurs. It covers research on the various elements of financial literacy (and related concepts, e.g. financial capability, including financial knowledge, attitudes, behaviours and skills) and financial well-being and their relationships and determinants. It includes research the related fields, such as financial inclusion, financial consumer protection, and financial resilience, which has recently been identified as one of the elements for maintaining well-being in the face of hardship.

Accepted Article Types

• Article*
• Report*
• Brief*
• Book Review**

Report

Concisely-written, high-quality research reports for which rapid publication is considered desirable. Papers in this category will follow a streamlined schedule and must meet the high standards expected of all papers published by the journal, presenting fully developed primary research. They often benefit from prioritized peer review and rapid online publication. Just as with standard submissions, everything that is required for the understanding of the paper must be contained in the submission itself.

Brief

A short version of a research article; short being defined as substantially shorter that the subject area's standard for research articles. Contains original research findings or analysis, and situates that research within the established literature.