Financial Inclusion

Critique and Alternatives

Rajiv Prabhakar (The Open University)

$64.99

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Policy Press
20 January 2021

Social welfare & social services; Welfare economics

Should the public play a greater role within the financial system?

Decisions about money are a part of our everyday lives. Supporters promote 'financial inclusion' as a way of helping people navigate decisions about money. However, critics fear these policies promote 'financialisation' of the welfare state and turn citizens into consumers.

Presenting a nuanced, critical analysis of 'financial inclusion', Rajiv Prabhakar brings together the supportive and critical literatures which have, until now, developed in parallel. Addressing key issues including the 'poverty premium', financial capability and housing, this essential dialogue advances crucial public, academic and policy debates and proposes alternative paths forward.

By: Rajiv Prabhakar (The Open University)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781447355939
ISBN 10: 1447355938
Pages: 178
Publication Date: 20 January 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

What is financial inclusion? Financial capability: citizens or subjects? Financial inclusion and saving The case of housing Alternatives Conclusion

Rajiv Prabhakar is Senior Lecturer in Personal Finance at the Open University and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Reviews for Financial Inclusion: Critique and Alternatives

"""This engaging and timely book makes a convincing case for bringing together theoretical and applied perspectives on financial inclusion in order to develop both a more nuanced understanding of this important issue and a more theoretically grounded set of policies to reduce the poverty premium."" Karen Rowlingson, University of Birmingham ""Rajiv Prabhakar's discussion of the arguments for and against the inclusion of disadvantaged groups in the world of finance and asset ownership is a major contribution to the debate. His analysis of alternative policies towards inclusion is a must-read."" Julian Le Grand, Marshall Institute, London School of Economics"