Financial education in Poland as compared to European solutions
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33119/SIP.2023.192.3Keywords:
financial education, financial competencies, state financial education strategies, EU member states, Poland, financial inclusionAbstract
The dynamic development of financial products and services as well as changes and crises in financial markets illustrate how important financial knowledge and its practical application are to society. The financial awareness and competencies of citizens are currently significant determinants of financial market development. They are strongly linked to the financial behaviours of society and the outcomes such behaviours can lead to. Only consumers who are aware of the possibilities and risks will be able to fully benefit from the innovative solutions offered by the modern financial services market, choosing products that best meet their specific needs. The aim of this study is to present the level of financial education, financial competencies, and financial inclusion in Poland in comparison to other European countries. The research is complemented by an analysis of the educational offer in the field of financial education at Polish higher education institutions, particularly at SGH Warsaw School of Economics (SGH).It has been observed that the financial knowledge and skills of Poles are relatively low as compared to other European Union (EU) countries. It has been noted that Polish society is not adequately prepared to make optimal financial and economic decisions, and the increasingly sophisticated offers, which are a strategic response to growing competition in financial markets, overwhelm consumers with a variety of products and services. Furthermore, it has been established that a high level of financial competencies not only allows for individual benefits but also has social and overall economic advantages. In this study, a comparative analysis method as well as descriptive and statistical analysis have been applied.
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