The Role of Public Economics in the Financial Competence Framework for Adults in the European Union
Autores: Domínguez Martínez, José Manuel (Universidad de Málaga. Departamento de Economía Aplicada (Hacienda Pública, Economía Política y Política Económica). Calle Ejido, 6. 29071 Málaga, España) | Molina Garrido, Carmen (Universidad de Málaga. Departamento de Economía Aplicada (Hacienda Pública, Política Económica y Economía Política), Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales.)
Keywords: Economics of the Public Sector, Economics teaching, Financial competence framework, Financial education
The aim of this work is to find out and to assess those contents related to Public Economics deemed to be necessary in order to fulfil the abilities included within the financial competence framework for adults in the European Union. After drawing that scope, it is compared with the main topics of an introductory handbook in Public Economics. It is concluded that the related to financial skills contents focused are necessary but not sufficient with regard to the knowledge about the public sector economy required for an adequate level of economic and financial literacy of a representative citizen.