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Date Published: 28/02/2016
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52714/dthu.18.2.2016.306
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No. 18 (2016): Part A - Social Sciences and Humanities
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Social Sciences and Humanities Issue (Vietnamese)
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Nguyen, D. T., & Hoang, T. A. (2016). Thailand financial education provision network and lessons for Vietnam. Dong Thap University Journal of Science, 18, 6-14. https://doi.org/10.52714/dthu.18.2.2016.306

Thailand financial education provision network and lessons for Vietnam

Dang Tue Nguyen, Tu Anh Hoang

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Abstract

Previous research showed that financial literacy is vital in modern society. Therefore, it is necessary and beneficial for both the whole economy and each individual to acquire financial knowledge and skills. Together with rapidly developing financial markets and products, improving people’s financial literacy is attracting much attention of many South East Asian governments. As a result, many financial education programs have been implemented, raising financial literacy levels among people in these countries. This article introduces the system delivering financial literacy education programs in Thailand, analyzes delivering methods, relevant lessons and recommendations for Vietnam.

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financial education programs, financial literacy, Thailand, Vietnam

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