Financial Literacy's Impact on Rural Chinese Entrepreneurship: Navigating Credit ConstraintsRisk Preferences

Exploring the Relationship between Financial Literacy and Chinese Rural Households' Entrepreneurship: An Analysis from Credit Constrnts and Risk Preferences Perspectives

Abstract:

This study investigates how financial literacy impacts rural households' entrepreneurship in China, considering credit constrnts and risk preferences. Using data from the 2021 China Land Economic Survey, we apply instrumental variable probit analysis, stepwise regression, and moderation effect methods to examine our hypotheses. Our findings reveal that:

1. The financial literacy level among Chinese farmers is relatively low, with only 11.2 of sampled households embarking on entrepreneurial ventures.

2. Financial literacy significantly promotes entrepreneurship in rural households. After addressing potential ogeneity through instrumental variable analysis, this positive correlation remns robust.

3. Financial literacy effectively mitigates traditional credit constrnts faced by farmers, thus stimulating entrepreneurship.

4. Risk preference weakens the positive influence of financial literacy on rural households' entrepreneurship decisions.

This study contributes to policy optimization for enhancing entrepreneurship in rural areas by providing insights into how financial literacy can be leveraged as a tool agnst credit barriers and risk aversion.

Keywords: Credit Constrnts; Entrepreneurship; Financial Literacy; Risk Preference; Rural Areas

Introduction:

The development of farmers' entrepreneurship is a critical factor driving the growth of rural economies, yet its potential impact when moderated by factors such as financial literacy has been less explored in literature. This study examine how financial literacy influences Chinese rural households' decision to engage in entrepreneurial activities and whether this relationship is affected by credit constrnts or risk preference.

Methods:

Our research employs data from the 2021 China Land Economic Survey, applying statistical methods like instrumental variable probit analysis for addressing potential ogeneity issues, stepwise regression to identify significant predictors, and moderation effect analysis to assess the role of risk preference in the relationship between financial literacy and entrepreneurship.

Findings:

Analysis results show that while financial literacy is low among farmers, it significantly increases the likelihood of rural households engaging in entrepreneurial activities. The use of instrumental variables confirms this association even after controlling for potential confounding factors.

Significance:

By addressing credit constrnts through financial education and tools designed to enhance financial literacy, policymakers can better support entrepreneurship in rural areas, potentially leading to improved economic conditions and opportunities for farmers. Additionally, the study highlights that risk preference moderates the relationship between financial literacy and entrepreneurship, suggesting a more nuanced approach to policy interventions might be required.

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This research underscores the importance of integrating financial education into rural development strategies to empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge necessary to navigate credit markets effectively while mitigating risks. Future studies could focus on designing tlored educational programs that enhance both financial literacy and risk management skills among rural populations, thereby fostering sustnable entrepreneurship and economic growth in these regions.

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Disclosures:

The research was financially supported by the Special Program for Cultivating Excellent Young Talents under the Dual Support Plan at Sichuan Agricultural University, as well as key project grants from Sichuan Province Philosophy and Social Science SC22EZD038 and a research interest trning program for college students 2121993005.

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