Family Economics Research

Family economics research focuses on how individuals and families obtain and use resources of money, time, human capital, material resources, and community services. The research also explores the relationship between individuals and families and the larger economy and studies the impact of public issues, policies, and programs on family economic well-being.

This area provides research summaries of current research in family economics (with links to the complete article, if available).

Topics

• Consumer Credit Research Briefs

• Children and Money Research Briefs

• Consumer Education Research Briefs

• Estate Planning Research Briefs

• Financial Planning Process Research Briefs

• Health Finance Research Briefs

• Home Ownership Research Briefs

• Insurance Research Briefs

• Legal Topics Research Briefs

• Lifestyle Transitions Research Briefs

• Money Emotions Research Briefs

• Retirement Planning Research Briefs

• Saving and Investing Research Briefs

• Talking About Money Research Briefs

Research summaries currently available:

• Couples’ money management behavior and relationship satisfaction

• Factors related to being in higher income categories

• Financial behavior and college performance

• Financial values of middle schools students

• Fiscal support for financial education in schools

• Renters’ preparation for retirement

• Risk tolerance and investments of business owners

• Spousal differences in financial risk tolerance

• Teen financial knowledge and behavior

• Women’s investment decision-making