Research

Published Papers:

Sconti, A., Caserta, M., Ferrante, L.,  (2024) “Gen Z and financial education: evidence from a randomized control trial in the South of Italy”, Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, Vol. 112, October 2024, 102256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socec.2024.102256 

Sconti, A., Fernandez, D. (2023) “The Importance of Financial Literacy: Evidence from Singapore”. Journal of Financial Literacy and Wellbeing, 1–18 doi:10.1017/flw.2023.11

Sconti, A., (2022) "Having trouble making ends meet? Financial literacy makes the difference" Italian Economic Journal  https://doi.org/10.1007/s40797-022-00212-4 (Eligible for the SIE Ph.D. Dissertation in Economics Award). 

Sconti, A., (2022)  "Digital vs. in-person financial education: What works best for Generation Z?" Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Vol. 194, February 2022, 300-318. 

Bucciol, A., Quercia, S., Sconti, A., (2021) "Promoting Financial Literacy among the Elderly: Consequences on Confidence" Journal of Economic Psychology, Vol. 87, December 2021, 102428.

Working Papers:

Gallo, G., Sconti, A., (2023) “Could financial education be a universal social policy? A simulation of potential influences on inequality levels” (R&R, Journal of Accounting and Public Policy). Available at G53 Network: https://g53network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/G53_wp_GG_AS.pdf

Sticha, A., Lusardi, A., Sconti, A., (2023) “Development and testing of a comprehensive financial wellbeing measure”. TIAA Institute Research Dialogue July 2023 Issue no. 201 https://www.tiaa.org/content/dam/tiaa/institute/pdf/research-dialogue/2023-12/rd-201_hasler_july-2023.pdf

Sticha, A., Lusardi, A., Orellana, N., Sconti, A., (2023) “Comprehension of Risk in the US: New Evidence and Implications for Financial Wellbeing”. December 2023, Retirement Income Institute Original Research-#024-2023 https://www.protectedincome.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RP-24_Lusardi_v2.pdf

Sconti, A., (2020) “Reality or Perception? Financial Literacy Survey and Behavioral Insights” (15 Maggio 2020), Working Paper Series Department of Economics - University of Verona WP 8/2020.

Work in progress:

“Workplace financial education: Evidence from a Fortune 25 company” (with Andrea Sticha and Annamaria Lusardi).

“Evaluating a Financial Education National Campaign: Experimental Evidence from Italy” (with Tim Kaiser, Annamaria Lusardi, and Bilal Zia). AEA RCT Registry https://doi.org/10.1257/rct.8743-1.0 RCT ID AEARCTR-0008743.

“Tax Deduction Claims and Financial Literacy”

Scientific Reports:

Hasler, A., Lusardi, A., Orellana, N., Sconti, A., (2022a) “Are your employees in good financial shape? Evidence from a Fortune 25 company”  https://gflec.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/EFE_report1-FINAL.pdf

Hasler, A., Lusardi, A., Orellana, N., Sconti, A., (2022b) “Financial wellness programs in the workplace: Evidence from a Fortune 25 company”  https://gflec.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/EFE_report_2-FINAL.pdf

Book chapters:

Sticha, A., Lusardi, A., Mitchell, O.S., Sconti, A., (2024) “Understanding Financial Vulnerability among Asians, Blacks, and Hispanics in the United States” in Reducing Retirement Inequality: Building Wealth and Old-Age Resilience Eds Olivia S. Mitchell and Nikolai Roussanov Oxford University Press (forthcoming).

Bucciol, A., Sconti, A., Stacchezzini, R., (2021) “Educazione finanziaria per scelte consapevoli e sostenibili” in Il Futuro Conta, Campagna regionale di educazione finanziaria per il benessere dei cittadini. Editore: Ronzani Edizioni Scientifiche EAN: 9791280382085 ISBN: 1280382082 pp. 68-75.