The hidden world of economic abuse

A significant, yet largely un-recognised aspect of domestic abuse is financial abuse. And it is much more prevalent than many of us realise.

A woman's hands holding an empty purse

We're talking about economic or financial abuse: a method of control and coercion that involves the stripping away of a person's financial independence. And the reality is this relatively hidden form of abuse is more common than many think.

So - how does economic abuse manifest? What are some of the structural reasons as to why it's allowed to occur? And what can victims, as well as governments and institutions, do to identify and prevent economic abuse?

In this episode of Think: Business Futures, presenter Stefan Posthuma chats to Professor Kathy Walsh, Financial Planning Course Director at the UTS Business School about the prevalence of economic abuse, how to identify it and what can be done to make the change.

LISTEN > The hidden world of economic abuse | 21 June 2022 | 27 min

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Kathy Walsh is Professor of Finance and Master of Financial Planning Course Director at the UTS Business School. See Kathy's bio on UTS experts.

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Think: Business Futures is produced by 2SER in partnership with UTS Business School.

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