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Content and Delivery in Financial Education Programs

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This chapter provides an overview of topics commonly covered in financial education programming and a more detailed description of innovative content integration not previously addressed in literature. In addition, a discussion on various techniques of content delivery is included, and many modes of delivery which are based in experiential learning theory. Specific descriptions of and recommendations associated with currently existing university-based financial education programs are provided.

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Goetz, J., Palmer, L. (2012). Content and Delivery in Financial Education Programs. In: Durband, D., Britt, S. (eds) Student Financial Literacy. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3505-1_6

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