THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE ON THEIR FINANCIAL PLANNING BEHAVIOUR

Abstract

This study analyses financial education and its impact on the behavior of young people in Kosovo during their financial planning. It also provides a theoretical overview of financial education, financial planning, and financial experiences. The study was conducted using quantitative methods, with primary data collected through an online questionnaire. The statistical tests used are MANOVA, ANOVA, Paired T-Test, the Chi-square test for goodnessof-fit, and factorial and reliability analysis. We find that the level of education has a positive effect on money management and the creation of a personal financial plan; employment status and sources of income have an essential impact on controlling the financial situation; financial experience has a positive effect on making personal financial decisions. All empirical analyses are original and based on the authors’ calculations through econometric models and other research methods. We highlight the importance of financial education in schools.

Keywords

• financial education
• financial planning
• financial behavior
• consumer behavior
• youth