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What does responding “I don't know” say about your gender and your financial literacy and behaviour?

05/03/2026 Laura Hospido , Margarita Machelett

The differences between men and women in financial literacy do not depend solely on whether their replies to a survey are right or wrong. Women tend to respond “I don’t know” more frequently. This option, which helps to explain the gender gap in literacy, is also linked to specific financial behaviours and settings.

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28/01/2026

Economic forecasting in stormy weather Series: Economy

Enrique Moral , Iván Kataryniuk

They say a butterfly flapping its wings in one part of the world can cause a hurricane in another, and everyone (people and countries alike) wants to be ready when this happens to the economy, so we’re not caught unawares. In this episode of CIENxCIEN, Ana Comellas invites Enrique Moral and Iván Kataryniuk to explain how macroeconomic projections enable us to anticipate the main economic variables, how accurate these forecasts are and how relevant they are in such a changing environment as the present one.

Macroeconomic projections

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21/02/2024

Independent evaluations: a tool for transparency, improvement and modernisation

María Gutiérrez de Ojesto , Álvaro Moreno

The Banco de España is conducting independent evaluations of its functions and activities through its Evaluation and Strategic Planning Office. This initiative places us at the vanguard of central banking in key aspects such as continuous improvement and transparency.

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21/02/2024

Macroeconomic projections