Series: Occasional Papers. 2518.
Author: Patricia Stupariu and Juan Rafael Ruiz
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Abstract
Based on data obtained from the Survey of Financial Competences conducted by the Banco de España, this study examines the relationship between education and financial literacy across the Spanish population, with an emphasis on numeracy skills. Financial literacy is assessed through a set of indicators derived from various combinations of the survey questions, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of individuals’ financial awareness across different topics. The findings indicate that, on average, higher levels of formal education are related to higher financial literacy and that graduates in science and economics outperform graduates from other disciplines. The study highlights the importance of strengthening numeracy skills to support improvements in financial literacy.