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Understanding Youth and their Financial Needs

Apr 01, 2013 | The SEEP Network, The MasterCard Foundation | The SEEP Network, The MasterCard Foundation

This paper synthesizes findings from a market research on youth related programs conducted by SEEP Youth and Financial Services Working Group in multiple countries, and provides an insight into the financial decision-making behaviours of the youth. The paper illustrates how these behaviours can inform the design of financial and education support services.

Theme: Consumer Education and Protection | Pages: 55
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