28 Mar 2019-Social Science Research Network
Financial literacy is not associated with negative effects, but rather with a more accurate perception of exponential growth and reduced present bias in retirement savings.
The study found that financial literacy decreases preference for the present, suggesting a positive effect on decision-making and saving behavior.
The negative effects of financial literacy include taking too many risks, overborrowing, and holding naive financial attitudes.
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