Global Research on Financial Literacy

MR Shollapur; Santosh C Hulagabali; Shankar Reddy Kolle

doi:10.14429/djlit.43.03.18436

MR Shollapur School of Management Studies and Research Centre KLE Technological University Hubli, Karnataka https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3202-5195
Santosh C Hulagabali Central University of Haryana, Haryana, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8195-9966
Shankar Reddy Kolle Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India, https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9122-2116

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.43.03.18436

Keywords: Financial literacy, Financial education, Bibliometrics, Financial inclusion, Financial capability, Scopus

Abstract

The paper presents bibliometric analysis of financial literacy for the year (2011-2020). A sum of 2227 was found using the Scopus database. The findings indicate gradual increase in research over the years articles. The Journal of Financial Counselling and Planning has produced more articles followed by the Journal of Consumer Affairs and Sustainability (Switzerland). The research on financial literacy appears in multidisciplinary journals, including consumer studies, social and economic education, extension, and sustainability. Lusardi A of George Washington University has contributed the highest articles. The USA has emerged as the leading contributing country in financial literacy research. The keywords that appeared the most frequently were financial literacy, financial education, financial inclusion, and financial capability. This work would provide an overview of financial literacy research.

Global Research on Financial Literacy

A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract