This study seeks to contribute to the understanding of the underlying factors that can explain the high levels of financial exclusion that persist in Mexico, with focus on the role of financial literacy. Our analysis is based on the 2018 National Survey of Financial Inclusion in Mexico (ENIF)....

The financial technology (fintech) sector is revolutionizing traditional financial practices, yet little information exists on the users of these services. In this study, we examine untapped information from the 2015 National Financial Capability Study and the 2016 GFLEC Mobile Payment Survey to...

I examine the financial fragility of German households during the second wave of COVID-19 infections in the winter of 2020/21 by analyzing the households’ ability to come up with EUR 2,000 within one month. About one in three households reports being unable to cover an unexpected expense of...