Alfabetização financeira e sua influência nas decisões de consumo de produtos financeiros

Abstract

The present research has sought to explain the context and usage of credit financial products in Brazil, considering the recent scenario of financial inclusion. Thus, the research has sought to verify the relation between the level of financial literacy of the individuals and the quality in decision making when consuming credit financial products. Also, the research discusses the relevant terms related to the theme and the main credit products recently offered by the financial institutions in the national market. Considering the focus of this research, the present work has allowed evaluation of the level of financial literacy of 317university students interviewed in a private university in the city of Sao Paulo regarding credit usage. Finally, the work proves that the higher the financial literacy level, the better the decision making in credit products consumption by the university students is, since they make choices that involve lower costs.