Women and Finance: Policy, Education and Professional Pathways

Women and Finance: Policies, Education and Professional Pathways explores why gender gaps persist in financial knowledge, financial behaviour, and professional opportunities in finance, and what can be done to reduce them. Bringing together economists, sociologists, behavioural scientists, managers and policy experts, the book examines how financial literacy, cultural norms, family dynamics, and institutional structures shape women’s financial well-being across the life cycle. The volume analyses gender differences in risk-taking, financial advice, and access to financial knowledge, while also exploring women’s careers in the financial sector and the role of education and public policy in promoting inclusion. Drawing on international research and empirical evidence—from Italy, Hong Kong, and broader global contexts—the book highlights the importance of financial education, media representation, and institutional change in strengthening women’s financial empowerment. Overall, the book provides new insights into how finance can become more inclusive and supportive of women’s economic independence