Consumer Financial Vulnerabilities in Malaysia - Issues, Trends and Psychological Aspects (Paperback)

This book examines four aspects of Malaysian consumers' financial vulnerabilities. First, it discusses the issue of over-indebtedness due to excessive reliance on consumer financing. Second, the book investigates why Malaysians are ill-prepared for their golden years in terms of retirement planning and savings. Third, it delves into the problem of financial fraud victimisation among Malaysian consumers. Fourth, the book analyses the reasons why Malaysians are underinsured despite the distinct benefits of life insurance. Drawing on secondary data from government agencies such as Bank Negara Malaysia, Employees' Provident Fund, Royal Malaysian Police and the Department of Statistics Malaysia, each chapter presents statistical trends reflecting the four financial vulnerabilities. In-depth analyses of the literature reveal three broad psychological domains (cognition, motivation, and disposition) and specific psychological factors (e.g. over-confidence, self-control, social norms, and financial literacy) that significantly influence consumers' financial decisions. The four financial vulnerabilities investigated in this book directly address the strategic outcomes of the Malaysian National Strategy for Financial Literacy 2019-2023 (MNSFL), a five-year plan to elevate the financial literacy of Malaysians. Finally, the book presents strategic recommendations that are believed to be useful guidelines for relevant policymakers to promote positive financial behaviours and rational attitudes among consumers. It will be a useful resource for policymakers and researchers interested in economic psychology and behavioural finance.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Advances in Management and Business Studies
Release date:	May 2022
First published:	2021
Authors:	Izlin Ismail • Mahfuzur Rahman • Nurul Shahnaz Ahmad Mahdzan • Mohd Edil Abd Sukor
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-63053-9
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > General Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Regional geography Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General Books > Business & Economics > Finance & accounting > Finance > Banking Books > Business & Economics > Finance & accounting > Finance > Credit & credit institutions Books > Business & Economics > Finance & accounting > Finance > Investment & securities > General Books > Money & Finance > Banking Books > Money & Finance > Credit & credit institutions Books > Money & Finance > Investment & securities > General
LSN:	0-367-63053-2
Barcode:	9780367630539

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