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Reports

Faculty affiliates of the U of I Center for Economic and Financial Education frequently conduct applied research that contributes to public debate and discussion on emerging economic and financial issues. This research is of relevance to academics, as well as policymakers, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and others who share a common interest in economic and financial education. The following are research reports generated from various projects and initiatives.

2011

Title: Life After Bankruptcy: The Role of Credit Counseling and Financial Education in Helping Debtors Obtain a Fresh Start (scheduled for release Spring 2011)
Supplemental Materials: Research Brief
Authors: A. C. Lyons (University of Illinois), S. Howard (Money Management International), E. Scherpf (USDA, Economic Reserach Service)
Publisher: University of Illinois and Money Management International
Date: Spring 2011

2010

Title: In Search of a Fresh Start: Can Credit Counseling Help Debtors Recover from Bankruptcy?
Supplemental Materials: Research Brief, PowerPoint
Authors: A. C. Lyons (University of Illinois), S. Howard (Money Management International), E. Scherpf (University of Illinois)
Publisher: University of Illinois and Money Management International
Date: May 2010

2009

Title: National Research Priorities for Financial Literacy and Education: Results of the National Research Symposium on Financial Literacy and Education
Authors: U.S. Department of the Treasury and U.S. Department of Agriculture (A. C. Lyons, University of Illinois, symposium participant)
Publisher: U.S. Department of the Treasury
Date: October 2008

2008

Title: The Effect of Bankruptcy Counseling and Education on Debtors’ Financial Well-Being: Evidence from the Front Lines
Authors: A. C. Lyons (University of Illinois), T. White (Money Management International), S. Howard (Money Management International)
Publisher: University of Illinois and Money Management International
Date: December 2008

2007

Title: Academic Success and Well-Being of College Students: Financial Behaviors Matter
Authors:
J. J. Xiao (University of Arizona), S. Shim (University of Arizona), B. Barber (Murdoch University), A. C. Lyons (University of Illinois)
Publisher: Take Charge America Institute for Consumer Financial Education and Research, University of Arizona
Date: November 2007

2004

Title: Highlights of a GAO Forum: The Federal Government’s Role in Improving Financial Literacy (GAO-05-95SP)
Authors: U.S. Government Accountability Office (A. C. Lyons, University of Illinois, forum participant)
Publisher: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Date: November 2004

2003

Title: Credit Practices and Financial Education Needs of Midwest College Students
Authors: A. C. Lyons (University of Illinois)
Publisher: University of Illinois
Date: December 2003

Title: Credit Card Usage of College Students: Evidence from Louisiana State University
Authors: F. C. Lawrence (Louisiana State University), R. C. Christofferson (Louisiana State University), S. E. Nester (Louisiana State University), E. B. Moser (Louisiana State University), J. A. Tucker (Louisiana State University), A. C. Lyons (University of Illinois)
Publisher: Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Louisiana State University
Date: September 2003

Title: An Evaluation of the FDIC’s Financial Literacy Program Money Smart
Authors: A. C. Lyons (University of Illinois), Erik Scherpf (University of Illinois)
Publisher: University of Illinois and the Women’s Bureau at the U.S. Department of Labor
Date: May 2003

2002

Title: Credit Usage of College Students: Evidence from the University of Illinois
Authors: A. C. Lyons (University of Illinois), P. M. Andersen (University of Illinois)
Publisher: Office of Student Financial Aid, University of Illinois
Date: April 2002

 

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