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Teens lack financial literacy and maths skills for digital economy, OECD report finds
Questions
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How do new financial trends like cryptocurrency and “finfluencers” make financial literacy more challenging for teenagers today compared to past generations?
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If only 11 per cent of students could solve complex money problems, what effect might this have on their future job opportunities and financial independence?
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The UK opted out of international financial literacy assessments, arguing that math skills already cover this knowledge. Do you think financial literacy should be a separate subject in schools, or is it best taught through other subjects like math or economics? Why?
Dave Martin, Next Gen Personal Finance
