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The Italian Pension System
No full textThe chapter analyses the evolution and the current structure of the Italian pension system. As a three pillars system the public pension system does not represent the only resource for retirement planning, but the private pension funds and the individual retirement accounts complete the structure of the pension system. The analysis shows how the generosity of the system in the past, the aging in population, and the low fertility rate represent the main challenges for the long-term sustainability of the system
The National Pension System and Financial Consumers: An International Comparative Perspective on the Key Linkages
No full textA secure and adequate pension system is central to establish a welfare state. Given that, this book aims to document a set of diverse public policy issues on the financial consumers’ standpoint that are observed in different countries. In this introductiory chapter, we attempt to summarize those policy issues that emerged from the survey of the countries included with respect to each f the three dimensions – adequacy, coverage, and sustainability
A Finance Handbook in a Suitcase Part I: A Comparison of Teaching and Learning Experiences in Different Countries
No full textThis article summarizes several teaching experiences that the author, an Italian professor of finance, has had in
different countries. In addition, it compares the functioning of different academic environments. The aim is to
help scholars who are beginning their academic careers with techniques to take into account the cultural and
behavioral differences in different academic environments and countries. Also, the article could help: (i)
students who want to study abroad to smooth their transition into a new and different academic system, and
(ii) visiting professors that will be teaching abroad for the first time
Consumer Activism in Italy
No full textThe consumer movement and their role in the consumer protection in different areas (food, finance, healthcare, etc.) played a relevant role in Italy as in other several countries. The author provides a big picture of the evolution of consumer movement in Italy and the state of the art of the consumer protection in Italy
Customizing Financial Literacy
No full textThe chapter address the need to customize the assessment of financial literacy according to several dimensions, in order to be sure the assessment procedure will achieve its goal to measure financial knowledge, financial skills, and financial attidue
Assessment Methodologies in Financial Literacy: Best Practices and Guidelines
No full textThe chapter analyses how financial literacy should be assessed in running surveys or other studies devoted to measure financial knowledge, financial skills, and financial attitudes of individuals (young, adults, elderly, etc.)
The Role of FinTech and ‘Edutainment’ in Financial Education
No full textFinancial education refers to any initiative with the potential to increase peoples' financial literacy. The quality
of the educational content represents a pivotal driver of the success (or failure) of a financial education program.
However, a pivotal role is played even by the way the content is organized and delivered to the final recipients.
This article analyses the main available options and stresses the potential role of FinTech and Edutainment in
the evolution of financial education. The pros and cons of different delivery options are described to highlight
how developers of financial education programs can take benefits from one or another according, for instance,
to the age of the target group, or the digital literacy of the recipients. Some best practices are described to show
how FinTech and Edutainment can reshape the approach to financial education
The Assessment of Financial Literacy: The Case of Europe
Full text linkThe study starts from the definition of financial literacy and its components, to identify the criteria that an assessment
methodology should have to properly measure it. In the second part, an empirical analysis of the degree
of financial literacy of adult population in several European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, UK) is
used to highlight similarities and to stress differences between countries. Results show how the availability of
50 i tems a llows to d ifferentiate the l evels of f inancial l iteracy i n various areas of knowledge (e.g. loans, i nvestments,
money management). The use of money (e.g. credit cards, debit cards, cash) is the area of knowledge where individuals
seem to be more well-informed and confident. Conversely, investment and investment products (e.g. stock,
bonds) represent a weak point, with average scores being dramatically lo
Müller-Thurgau grapes and wines in Trentino (Italy): a multi-faceted approach to wine quality
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