Welcome to the Initiative for Financial Decision-Making
Stanford’s Initiative for Financial Decision-Making synthesizes research, education, technology, policy, and programs to democratize access to financial education.
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We envision a world in which people are empowered to make informed financial decisions to achieve financial freedom. We seek to do this through:
Research
Conducting and publishing pathbreaking research
Teaching
Preparing educators and students for a fast-shifting financial landscape
Policy & Programs
Inspiring financial literacy policy and programs that change lives
“More than ever, we need people to be financially secure and resilient. That’s why we must provide access to financial education to everyone. Just like reading and writing, people need financial literacy to thrive.”
Annamaria Lusardi, Faculty Director
Events
CALL FOR PAPERS
2025 Stanford Financial Education Symposium
Send submissions to StanfordIFDM@stanford.edu by February 24, 2025.
Learn more about the event and call for papers
PAST EVENT
What Drives Investors' Portfolio Choices?
Separating Risk Preferences from Frictions
Tim de Silva
December 10 | 12-1 pm PDT
