Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5089519 | Journal of Banking & Finance | 2012 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We examine financial literacy and investment behavior of Indian households. ⺠Backward castes tend to be less aware of financial instruments than other castes. ⺠Financial literacy is positively related to social interaction. ⺠Individuals belonging to backwards castes benefit less from social interaction. ⺠Social interaction and caste affiliation do not seem to directly affect investment behavior.
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Authors
Werner Bönte, Ute Filipiak,